NSCC in the Caribbean - Day 5

The highlight of the final day was the visit to Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (SJPP) and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NSCC and this institution. The MOU was signed by Monica Foster, Acting VP Admin at NSCC, and the Anthony Headley, Principal of SJPP. This document formalizes an already successful partnership between our two institutions. This event received significant media coverage in the local newspapers (front page news in next day’s edition) and on TV.

Prior to the MOU signing, Monica presented to senior SJPP officials an overview of NSCC, including recent developments and successes. SJPP hosted a networking lunch for the NSCC team as well as for some of the trade mission participants.

Mr. Anthony Headley and Monica Foster signing the MOU; this event was witnessed by Dr. Patrick Rowe, Head of Higher Education Unit at the Barbados Ministry of Education.

Looking back at the recent trade mission this was one of the NSCC’s most successful activities in Barbados. We were able to establish many new linkages, as well as strengthen existing partnerships. In discussions with our partners we have identified many potential opportunities for various mutually beneficial activities, such as student and staff exchanges, joint programming, and capacity building initiatives. We look forward to working with our partners on future activities that will enhance international learning for students and staff at NSCC.