Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Professional Skills Program - St. Kitts & Nevis
Summary
The 2024 NSCC Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Professional Skills Program (CELPS) will provide an opportunity for Black Nova Scotian students from all NSCC programs to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean to participate in a two-week program in May 2024. NSCC is offering this program in partnership with the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts (https://cfbc.edu.kn/). The program will consist of a number of interconnected topics aimed at exploring Black cultural identity and heritage as well as to enhance business and professional skills of participants from both countries.
The focus of the program will be:
- Joint research into local cultures of both Nova Scotia and St. Kitts and Nevis from a Black perspective;
- Enhancing entrepreneurial skills by visiting successful businesses in St. Kitts and exploring sustainable self-employment opportunities;
- Strengthening leadership skills through guided roundtable and informal discussions as well as mentorship support by NSCC and CFBC employees;
- Development of professional skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork while building cultural esteem. Participants will collaborate on the 2024 CELPS with counterparts from the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC).
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Apply knowledge, skills and attitudes from tasks and projects in an international setting;
- Outline the benefits of cross-cultural collaboration for work-related projects and tasks;
- Build evidence of experiences and new learning (both personal and industry related) for portfolio development and the education of others;
- Assess safety and risk pertaining to international travel to make informed decisions about traveling abroad;
- To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and St. Kitts and Nevis and the Caribbean in general and to build cultural esteem and pride in being a person of African descent.
Timeline
Subject to change
October 2023 - Applications launched
January 5, 2024 - Student application deadline
January 2024 - Student selection
February 2024 - Online pre-departure course begins
April 19, 2024 - Pre-departure conference
May 2024 - CELPS program in St. Kitts & Nevis in St Kitts & Nevis
July 2024 - Evaluation and debrief
Fall 2024 - Celebration of learning
Student Eligibility
This program is open to Black Nova Scotian students from any program at NSCC with an interest in culture, heritage, entrepreneurship and leadership. Students must be in good academic standing. Some international learning programs can fall under the Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) Procedures | NSCC. Students interested in this process should seek advice from a faculty advisor and academic chair prior to travel to review whether the international learning program could satisfy program or course outcomes.
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Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Program Fee (includes airfare, local accommodations, in-country ground transportation, program activities and some meals) | $500 |
| Passport and any associated fees (if having to apply for one) | $200 |
| Guard.me travel insurance (mandatory purchased through guard.me) | $200 |
| Immunizations & prescriptions (cost will vary depending on individual) | $200 - $500 |
| Transportation to and from Halifax airport (depending on location from airport) | $200 |
| Other meals and incidentals (will vary depending on individual) | $200 |
| Items of personal nature, tourism activities and excursions outside of the program and souvenirs (varies depending on individual) | $200 |