College welcomes international delegation

Delegates from the Shinyanga Vocational Educational Training Authority (VETA) visited the College and facilities.

Pictured (l-r) College of the Rockies International Projects & Marketing Specialist Michael Hay; President David Walls; VETA Principal Afridon Mkhomoi; VETA Training Coordinator/Registrar Magu Mabelele; Executive Director, International & Regional Development Patricia Bowron and Manager of International Projects and Partnerships Kerry Brinkert. — Photo courtesy COTR

College of the Rockies continues to solidify its strong commitment and connection with international development and education projects/partnerships. 

Last week the College of the Rockies President and CEO, David Walls, welcomed Mr. Afridon Mkhomoi and Mr. Magu Mabelele from the Shinyanga Vocational Educational Training Authority (VETA) in Tanzania. College of the Rockies, in partnership with the College of New Caledonia, is working with VETA to help to improve Heavy Duty Mechanics curriculum in Tanzania.

While in Canada and the East Kootenay, Mr. Mkhomoi and Mr. Mabelele visited the College’s Heavy Mechanical program and facilities, met with instructors and participated in a curriculum development workshop. 

In attendance were College of the Rockies International Projects & Marketing Specialist Michael Hay, President David Walls, VETA Principal Afridon Mkhomoi, VETA Training Coordinator/Registrar Magu Mabelele, Executive Director, International & Regional Development Patricia Bowron and Manager of International Projects and Partnerships Kerry Brinkert.