Niagara College International

Calling all Niagara College staff and faculty with expertise in gender equality and inclusion, hospitality and tourism, competency-based education and training (CBET) expertise, curriculum development, faculty training, and applied research.

In collaboration with two Canadian Colleges, Niagara College’s Global Education Projects (GEP) team is working on submitting a proposal for the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training Program (KBEST). If awarded the project, NC will work alongside Kenyan and Canadian partners on industry linkages and the Industry Advisory Committees (IAC), applied research, mentoring of institutions, leadership and management training, the development and delivery of higher-level courses and will specialize in the following thematic areas: hospitality/tourism, aquaculture/fishing and, where relevant, trades.

Call for Niagara College Experts

For inclusion in the proposal and future engagement*, the GEP team is looking for experts in the following areas:

• Gender Equality and Inclusion
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Competency-based education and training (CBET) expertise, curriculum development
• Faculty training
• Applied research

KBEST Timeline

• Proposal Submission: October 17, 2023
• Virtual interviews with Kenyan partners: October 26 – November 3, 2023
• Workplan submission*: April 2024
• Start of the partnerships*: July 2024

*To be confirmed if awarded the contract and after Terms of Reference are determined with partners

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the Expression of Interest Form available at www.ncglobal.ca/getinvolved/ by Monday, October 9, 2023.

For more information, please reach out to Global Education Project Manager, Sasha Gora, by emailing [email protected].

About KBEST

The KBEST Program (KBEST) is a seven-year, $25 million project funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Implemented by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Education, the KBEST program aims to enhance the capacity of Kenyan technical and vocational training (TVET) institutions and agencies to deliver skills training programs that meet international standards and respond to the needs of the industry. Building on CICan’s experience and initiatives like Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP) and Young Africa Works, KBEST enhances the local capacity to deliver gender-responsive skills training in the Blue Economy (BE) sector.

The program focuses on training women, youth, and vulnerable groups in BE fields with high employment potential. Recognizing prior learning and modularized competency-based training expedite students’ entry into the job market. KBEST addresses gender barriers through adapted courses, outreach, scholarships, and industry placements. The program offers flexibility through online and blended training aligned with Kenyan policies. Overall, KBEST aims to strengthen local institutions to meet the BE sector’s workforce needs.