Faculty and students at Vancouver Island University are actively engaged in international cooperation projects in regions around the world. These collaborations include formal partnerships with post-secondary institutions abroad, faculty consulting, student volunteering and support for civil society organizations.
Active Projects
Skills to Access the Green Economy: Belize
Developing Climate Smart programming to address the impacts of climate change on the agri-food and agro-forestry sectors of Belize.
Kenya Education for Employment Program
Developing a competency-based Building Artisan program to support an increase in employment and economic development opportunities for Kenyan youth.
Ongoing Partnerships
CARICOM Education for Employment - Trinidad and Tobago
Learning and training partnership for the development of curriculum for a Cosmetology Centre of Excellence in Trinidad.