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We are pleased to announce an exciting international opportunity open to undergraduate, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the Faculty of Agriculture.

Between November 25-December 5, 2019, HÂþ»­ University Faculty of Agriculture and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India) will be holding training for agriculture instructors from Ugandan and Ethiopian colleges and technical schools. This training will focus on strengthening the capacity of these instructors to deliver competency-based education in the curriculum areas of livestock production, crop production and agri-processing. Approximately 15 instructors and faculty members from Dal AC will join their counterparts from TNAU to deliver this training.

The training is being organized out of the International Office of the Faculty of Agriculture.

We are seeking to identify three students who could assume the role of Volunteer Teaching Assistant in the training, supporting DAL and TNAU faculty and staff to ensure that the training run smoothly, assisting with both logistical and classroom/demonstration area training matters. International Office will cover all expenses related to  participation, including recommended vaccinations, visa, travel, accommodation and meals.

If you are interested in participating, please send a two-page (maximum) c.v- and one-page Expression of Interest letter outlining why you would like to join this training opportunity. The deadline for submission is Friday, October 18, 2019 at 12:00 p.m and these documents should be sent to the attention of Jafar Sadek, Global Education Advisor, International jafar.sadek@dal.ca.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with interviews scheduled at their earliest convenience.

HÂþ»­â€™s Faculty of Agriculture is recognized internationally as a leader in the area of skills-based education and training, and we are proud to offer this exciting opportunity to our students!