Sep
28
From August 20 to 23, eight African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) scholars participated in the Annual Conference of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), an ALT program partner. The conference provided opportunities to network, form new connections, grow knowledge about the Canadian public service and learn about...
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Sep
12
My opportunity to make a difference My ALT internship as a Sustainability Scholar was with the Energy and Sustainability unit of BC Fraser Health Authority, evaluating and improving the environmental performance of pharmacy operations within a hospital setting. I was able to champion the project - ‘Greening Pharmacy and Medical...
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Aug
28
Mentorship within the African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program After reading about the mentorship component of the ALT scholarship, I did not completely know what to expect but was hopeful that it was going to be rewarding personally and professionally. I imagined that it would be a highly...
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Aug
08
Opportunity of a lifetime I was so glad when the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University invited me to apply for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. In addition to being a great program as alluded to by the professors, employers, the public, and alumni, the Dal...
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Aug
02
Embarking on a Learning Abroad experience can be exhilarating, challenging and exciting, among other adjectives. Considerable resources are poured into ensuring students are well prepared for their overseas sojourn. However, institutions, groups and organizations don’t place much emphasis on engaging Learning Abroad Alumni (students and graduates who have gone abroad...
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Jul
27
Introducing Cris I am grateful to be a recipient of an African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship. My first introduction to public policy was when I represented my country at the 2014 G20 Youth Network (also known as the Y20), and so the opportunity to further my knowledge and experience with the...
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Jul
17
Nelson Mandela’s words and action continue to inspire the next generation of African leaders. The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is a proud managing partner of the African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program which commemorates the late Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice and equity by supporting...
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Jul
04
Introducing Richard I am grateful to be a recipient of an African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship. Thanks to the Program and its sponsors I have had a once in a lifetime opportunity for career advancement and exposure which will benefit my home country of Cameroon, and Africa in general. Conferencing...
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Mar
31
The countdown is on for Halifax to host the CBIE conference in November 2017! We can’t wait to welcome our international education colleagues, showcase our collaborative practices and share some east-coast hospitality. At the conference you will have a chance to learn first-hand about the ways...
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Mar
06
What’s in a name? We don’t get to choose our names – even our nicknames. I won’t even tell you what my parents call me, but I will tell you that I’ve been dubbed Number Two by a few of my friends. Not bad, all in all, until I get...
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