Global Skills Opportunities
Enhanced quality and increased participation in global skills opportunities for students
2024 Results
- 80 students participated in 15 projects within 11 countries around the world.
- 54 students identified as being part of a target group (low-income, Indigenous and students with disabilities).
- 15 employees led and supported students on projects.
- 13 new employees involved in GSO projects.
- 3 new projects including an Indigenous cohort project in New Zealand.
- New GSO Innovation project on global employability skills.
- New GSO Innovation project on study abroad and sustainability.
- Project steering committees created to mentor new employee leads.
- Continue to increase training for students and employees on risk mitigation strategies.
- New EDI framework used for employee lead selection.
Students
Target Group Students
Employees
Projects
Countries
"My experience in Tanzania was life-changing, giving me new perspectives on my ability to support positive change and on the strength and resilience of the women in these communities. I will carry these lessons in my heart and mind as a reminder that we are all capable of incredible things when we strive for understanding, continue to learn, unite, and, above all, have love."
Ebony States
NSCC Afrocentric Early Childhood Education (Akerley Campus)
Participated in the Happiness Now Project in Tanzania (2024)
Goal #4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
“Studying abroad opportunities enables students and staff with diverse perspectives, cultural insights and skills that enhance academic, professional and personal growth. Participating as a faculty lead in the Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Professional Skills project has motivated me to pursue leadership opportunities.”
Courtney Oliver
Practical Nursing Faculty (Ivany Campus)
Participated in the Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Professional Skills Project in St. Kitts & Nevis (2024)
Goal #3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
"It was amazing seeing the pride Māori of all ages had in their identity. The revitalization of te reo Māori was central to this, and learning how some of this work is done, and experiencing the impact of it, has empowered me to bring what I’ve learned to life in Mi’kma’ki."
Rachel Whitney
Advisor, Culturally Responsive Practice
Office of Learning & Transformation
Participated in the Indigenous Learning Program in New Zealand (2024)
Goal #3: Reduce inequality within and among countries.