About Us

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Darryl Clare, PhD, GISP

Founder | CEO

Born in Harlem, New York City, and spent my childhood in Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. I lived in New York City until I turned twenty-one. I then moved to Berkeley, California, and started working in a Montessori preschool as a bicycle messenger. Later, I entered the industrial construction industry and eventually became an insulation company business owner.

After earning a B.A. in Business Management from Saint Mary’s College of California, I worked as a Secondary School Mathematics Teacher in Malawi, Africa for two and a half years. I successfully proved that Malawian females could succeed in Mathematics and Science, and my students did exceptionally well, with all of them graduating and becoming productive professionals in Medicine, Law, and Education.

I enrolled in the University of Florida, where I earned a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a minor in Geographic Information Systems. I went back to the University of Florida and completed a Doctorate Degree in Geography with a minor in Geographic Information Systems and Urban and Regional Planning. 

For nearly four decades, Dr. Darryl Clare has been dedicated to education, career training, community development, and business growth. His extensive work history has equipped him with a wealth of knowledge and experience that he now uses to lead Community Connection Services, Inc. (CCSI). 

Dr. Clare firmly believes that everyone has the innate potential to improve their own life and the lives of those around them.

 The Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program is a state-monitored program that lasts for one or two years, depending on your experience in childcare. In over six semesters, you will learn about guidance techniques, developmentally appropriate strategies, and activities for young children. You will also study child development principles and ethical practices related to early childhood education. Our program meets Child & Family Services licensing standards for a CDA Equivalency, ensuring that you receive a recognized credential that can open doors to exciting career opportunities. Enroll in our program today to launch a fulfilling career in childcare! 

The strength of every successful community development organization lies in our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and trainee success. At CCS, our relentless dedication positions our program as a trailblazer in community development, particularly in elevating key performance indicators.

Our achievements are not mere happenstance. Rather, they are directly linked to our organization’s strategic plan, meticulously crafted in 2019 through collaborative input from internal and external stakeholders. 

This plan has steered us through major projects such as overhauling our trainee experience, focusing on Connections, Academics, Resources, and Engagement, improving operations, and enhancing trainee success and job placement rates.

Our Mission:

The mission of the Community Connection Services Development Program is to provide a learning environment that empowers trainees for success in a global economy by offering robust education and training pathways, abundant workforce opportunities, and active civic engagement.

Our Vision:

To be recognized as the community development program of choice.

Join our quest to create meaningful change in the community. In May 2012, we asked the local community a critical question: 

"What kind of change would you like to see, and what are you willing to do to make it happen?" Your input is valuable to us as we work to ensure that any development, we pursue is not only hard-earned but also community-owned.   

We are thrilled to have successfully launched several programs, including the Summer Flight Academy, the Childcare Development Apprenticeship Program, Business Development, and Collaboration Building. 

We believe these programs can help us achieve our goal of creating a better community for all. Join us today and be a part of the positive change you want to see. 

 Attention all young aviation enthusiasts! 

Have you ever dreamt of soaring through the clouds and taking control of an aircraft in the skies? 

Well, now you have the chance to make that dream come true! 

Our Summer Flight Academy is the perfect opportunity to experience the excitement of aviation and learn to fly like a pro.   Our program is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam. Each day, our experienced instructors will teach you in ground school, using the latest audio-visual equipment and computers.   But that's not all! Once you complete the ground school program, you can take part in actual flight training with certified Flight Instructors and other fun activities. Our program combines adventure and excitement with the Paragon Flight Center Staff at Page Field Airport in Fort Myers, Florida.   So, why wait? Join us and take the first step towards fulfilling your aviation dreams!