Technical assistance projects
More externally funded international technical assistance projects in target regions that create international learning opportunities for employees and students
2025 results
- Hybrid planning and implementation of project activities
- 2 new externally funded projects launched:
- Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training (KBEST-13) focuses on the development and implementation of conversion and upgrading courses, as well as regular courses in the following areas: Nautical Sciences, Marine Safety, Marine Navigation, Marine Technician, and Marine Cook.
- South Africa Skills Enhancement Training Program (SASTEP-02) aims to strengthen institutional capacity to promote inclusion both in the classroom and on campus.
- Successful implementation of in-person capacity building activities – 8 project missions to overseas partner institutions plus 2 study tours at NSCC (October 2024 and June 2025).
- 100+ participants in on-site and virtual training activities.
- Conducted successful business development initiatives leading to potential new projects.
- 5 active externally funded technical assistance projects in the Caribbean, and East Africa with 24 international partner institutions and 3 Canadian partner colleges; all projects are connected to SDG themes.
- 6 employees engaged in projects who have not participated previously.
- 5 Projects successfully completed (Caribbean and Kenya).
New funded projects
Training participants
Active projects
New employees engaged
International partners
2025 NSCC technical assistance projects
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Acronyms:
CBO - Community Based Organization
CICan - Colleges and Institutes Canada
GAC - Global Affairs Canada
ITVET - Institute for Technical Vocational Education and Training
“When NSCC employees take part in international projects like KBEST 13, they’re not only sharing their expertise abroad, but they’re also bringing back knowledge, insight, and global perspective that enrich our classrooms and communities. These experiences reflect who we are as a learner-centred, innovative institution committed to making a difference both locally and globally.”
- John Suresh Selvaraj
Academic Chair
Nautical Institute (Strait Area Campus)
John Suresh Selvaraj in Kenya
Dr. Tim Webster
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the International Office on a few projects in the Caribbean with other colleges. Working with the project manager Mr. Kondali has been very rewarding and made me feel like I was in safe hands when travelling abroad. I feel the work we are doing to assist local colleges in the Caribbean with hands-on GIS and Geomatics courses using local data will enhance their ability to utilize the latest information collected in the region and assist them with improving the quality of life and dealing with some of the same coastal and climate issues we are dealing with in NS.”
- Dr. Tim Webster
Research Scientist, Applied Geomatics Research Groups
Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
"My visit to NSCC and Nova Scotia, was an enriching experience that combined professional development and cultural discovery.
The entire adventure has helped me grow personally, by becoming more open and culturally aware, and professionally, by gaining insight into how innovation and tradition can work hand in hand."
- Josephine Mutheu
Hospitality Tutor, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Part of the Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training Program
KBEST-02
Josephine Mutheu during her NSCC visit