Call for Niagara College experts to participate in a global opportunity
This article was published on: October 20th, 2025
Calling all staff and faculty with expertise in furniture making.
Niagara College’s Institute for Global Education and Training is looking to support the establishment of a new Centre of Excellence in Furniture Making in a Caribbean country.
The selected expert will provide technical and sector-specific guidance to help shape this exciting initiative, contributing to the growth of sustainable development in the region.
This could be a meaningful opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals, influence industry standards and best practices, gain recognition for your expertise, and contribute to meaningful projects with real-world impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on workshop design and equipment specifications.
- Supporting the development and validation of competency-based curricula
- Assisting with trainer recruitment and capacity building.
- Contributing to programme launch preparations in alignment with national and regional Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) standards.
Qualifications:
- Advanced technical training or degree in furniture making, carpentry, or a related field.
- Minimum of eight years’ experience in furniture design, production, and vocational training, preferably within TVET or skills development projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in equipment selection, workshop setup, and competency-based curriculum implementation.
Duration:
- Short-term consultancy (approximately 10-12 months) with the project’s inception and implementation phases beginning in late 2025.
Next Steps:
- Interested experts are invited to submit their application by the end of the day on Friday, October 24:
- Submit your application here.
Please note: Before submitting your Expression of Interest, please discuss your interest in this opportunity with your supervisor to ensure their awareness and support.
For more information or questions, please reach out to Oleksandra (Sasha) Gora, Global Education Projects Manager, by emailing: [email protected].