VIUGlobalEngagement

We spent this past week with our SAGE-01 @UBBZE colleagues, learning on the land and developing an Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program framework. Thank you to the Elders and Knowledge Keepers for sharing your stories with our guests. @CICan_SAGE @VIUniversity @CollegeofChoice

Our YAW-K TVET-20 partners wrapped up their final week with technical welding training at @NIC_first. Above all, these instructors said they will return to Kenya inspired to implement safety culture like what they saw at NIC and @VIUniversity. @CICan_Kenya #YoungAfricaWorks

Indigenous peer mentors join international cooperation project: A new initiative at the University of Belize is taking its inspiration from VIU’s ‘su’luqw’a’ Community Cousins program. Read more: viu.ca/blog/indigenou… @VIUniversity @CICan_SAGE @UBBZE

VIU Faculty Kathleen Bortolin and David Drury supporting TVET-20 welding instructors with curriculum development. This review will help Kisii NP and Keroka TTI deliver industry-ready training to the next generation of welders in Kenya. @CICan_Kenya @VIUniversity #YoungAfricaWorks

Introducing Arline Bogle from Belize on the ⁦@CollegeCan⁩ SAGE-01 project to some Canadian food processing companies. ⁦@marineinstitute⁩ ⁦@DepapeK⁩ ⁦@VIUniversity⁩

Over the next two weeks, we're working with TVET-20 welding instructors from Kisii NP and Keroka TTI for intensive technical training. These instructors are building their capacity to deliver practical training to their students in Kenya. Welcome! @CICan_Kenya #YoungAfricaWorks

One month ago, we were on site in Belize. We're thrilled to be supporting Indigenous learners at @UBBZE with @CICan_SAGE, creating an inclusive, grassroots mentorship structure, modeled after VIU's 'su'luqw'a' Community Cousins program. Huy ch q'u!

Celebrating International Development Week #IDW2023 with the first graduates of a new Agro-Food Processing Certificate at Stann Creek ITVET, Belize. Proud to be part of this amazing project. @CICan_SAGE @CollegeofChoice #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #GoForTheGoals

Two of the three-person (small but mighty!) Global Engagement team on location in Mexico City for the final Pacific Alliance Education for Employment forum. Thanks to @CICan_EPE_AP for the opportunity to collaborate in person ✅

Our Pacific Alliance A.08 project has resulted in 4 national campaigns to promote TVET education (among many other successes!). We’re on location in Mexico City with @CICan_EPE_AP @durhamcollege and PA partners to share our approach and discuss plans for sustainability

VIU Global Engagement on site @durhamcollege with our Pacific Alliance A.08 country partners, el equipo Chileno! @CICan_EPE_AP

Bienvenidos Chile, Perú, México y Colombia! Celebratory mood with our partners @durhamcollege @FanshaweGlobal as we discuss TVET marketing campaign development and plan for future sustainability - in person! @CICan_EPE_AP

Honoured to welcome our friends (who are also dedicated Electrical teams) from @SigalagalaNP and @bondo_tti for lab demonstrations and TVET-18 course development sessions. @CICan_Kenya

The #YoungAfricaWorks in #Kenya-TVET-18 Kenyan delegates from Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP) and Bondo Technical Training Institute (BTTI) have arrived in #Toronto!

Greetings from Kakamega County where our #YoungAfricaWorks in Kenya-TVET 18 partners Sigalagala NP & @bondo_tti are participating in a 5-day Electrical Installation Level 5 course development workshop facilitated by Canadian trainers from @VIUniversity. #youthemployment

We are excited to announce that VIU, in partnership with @durhamcollege and @HumberIDI, is helping Caribbean institutions develop and expand capacity in online learning. Read more here: news.viu.ca/viu-launches-n…

Growing up in war-torn Somalia, Hanan Ali Abdi still remembers the moment her life changed forever and set her on a course to becoming a Vancouver Island University (VIU) student this year. Read more: news.viu.ca/viu-welcomes-t…

Wrapped up SAGE-01 Belize training at Stann Creek ITVET. Practiced new counseling skills, taught mini-lessons on equity, diversity and inclusion, and committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. @CICan_SAGE @global_VIU @CollegeofChoice

SAGE-01 Belize training at ITVET Stann Creek had a great start! 28 participants explored the roles of peers, admin, instructors, and advisors in holistic student support and developed institutional plans for Proactive Advising. @CICan_SAGE @global_VIU @CollegeofChoice

Another busy day for SAGE-01 Belize! The Gender team met to develop our implementation plan and review Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion resources. @CollegeofChoice @global_VIU @CICan_SAGE