Education Abroad

At NBCC, we offer our students, faculty, and staff the chance to explore the world through a variety of international connections. These outbound experiences are designed to enhance our students' competitiveness in the global job market and provide our faculty and staff with enriching professional development opportunities. By participating in these programs, our community gains invaluable insights and skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Projects

Active Student Mobility Projects

Bridging Inclusion, Digitalization, and Sustainability
Project Date: Jan 2024 to Dec 2025
Partners: ATEC, Aventus, Kainuu Vocational College, Lappia Vocational College, Luovi Vocational College, Turku Vocational Institute, Tradium, Nova Scotia Community College.
Location: Finland, Netherlands, and Nova Scotia.
Funding Partner(s): Erasmus+

Project Description: Bridging Inclusion, Digitalization, and Sustainability focuses on three key objectives: building and strengthening international partnerships, enhancing the quality of student and staff mobility between two continents, and integrating Erasmus+ priorities—inclusion, digitalization, and sustainability—into vocational education and training (VET) strategies. The project comprises three specialized modules: Sustainability, Digitalization, and Inclusion. These modules will be attended by students and faculty, fostering soft skills and international competencies through collaborative learning experiences.

 

Past Student Mobility Projects

Bridge the Ocean
Project Date: Jan 2021 to Dec 2023
Partners: Aventus, Kainuu Vocational College, Lappia Vocational College, Luovi Vocational College, Turku Vocational Institute, Tradium, Nova Scotia Community College.
Location: Denmark, Finland, and Nova Scotia.
Funding Partner(s): Erasmus+ and Global Skills Opportunity 

Project Description: Bridge the Ocean was an Erasmus+ connecting European and Canadian vocational education institutions. The project aimed to expand global mobility opportunities for students, teachers, and experts, while fostering the development of international and professional competencies. Over three years, 40 vocational training professionals collaborated to create three study modules, which were piloted with more than 50 students. These students gained invaluable experience learning in international settings, enhancing their skills to better compete in the global labor market.