Sustainable Horizons - Grenada
Summary
This immersive international learning experience engages students and faculty in exploring sustainability in action within the Caribbean context. T.A. Marryshow Community College welcomes you to Grenada —an island nation recognized for its commitment to renewable energy, marine conservation, and sustainable tourism. The program invites participants to connect theory with practice through direct collaboration with local businesses, NGOs, and community organizations.
Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) as a guiding framework, students will examine real-world sustainability challenges across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Each site visit and interaction will lead to a themed “Sustainability Challenge”—a hands-on task requiring students to analyze an issue, develop practical solutions, and present their ideas to local stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge, skills and attitudes from tasks and projects in an international setting.
- Outline the benefits of cross-cultural collaboration to 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 travelling abroad.
- To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and Grenada.
- Develop a deepened understanding of the UNSDGs.
Timeline
November 14, 2025 - Applications launched
November 28, 2025 - Employee application deadline
January 12, 2026 - Student application deadline
January 30, 2026 - Student selection
February 2026 - Online pre-departure course begins
April 24, 2026 - Pre-departure conference
May (TBC- dates) 2026 - Sustainable Horizons project in Grenada
June 2026 - Evaluation and debrief
Fall 2026 - Celebration of learning
Employee Role
Employees will provide mentoring and support to the students during the pre-departure phase of the program which will include frequent project meetings, some training modules and other duties required by NSCC International, and will accompany the students during the on-site phase. Employee leads will have the option of being mentored by those who have led similar projects in the past. Employees will be required to submit a report/feedback on the program upon return to Nova Scotia.
Selection Criteria
- Must be an employee from any NSCC program with a passion and knowledge of the blue economy and entrepreneurship.
- International experience considered an asset.
- Must have a valid passport or the ability to get one.
- Commitment to applying learning that is gained in future work with NSCC.
- Have permission from the employee's manager to participate in the project.
Travel advice and advisories
The Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories will help you make informed decisions about safe travel while you are outside of Canada.