Project Overseas

Project Overseas is a joint endeavor of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) to support partners in developing countries as they co-plan and co-deliver professional learning to local teachers. Since 1962, Project Overseas has assisted teacher organizations in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Caribbean. Every July, Project Overseas places over 50 volunteers in between 10 to 15 countries.

Project Overseas Application Form English – Deadline Monday, November 27, 2023

Project Overseas Application Form French – Deadline Monday, November 27, 2023

Project Overseas Information for Applicants English

Project Overseas Information for Applicants French

Project Overseas Brochure English

Project Overseas Brochure French

For more information, please contact Simon Normandeau at snormandeau@mbteach.org

Main Objectives of the Program

Project Overseas is a key part of the CTF/FCEs’ International and Social Justice Program. It focuses on teachers taking action for:

Teaching — Working with overseas colleagues to plan and deliver professional development workshops for teachers and education workers.
Teacher Organizations — Assists overseas partner organizations as they strengthen their capacities to provide services to their members.
Gender Equality — Addresses gender equality for students and teachers, assists in the development of gender-responsive school environments, and works to eliminate school-related gender-based violence.

Project Overseas is often an integral part of long term projects that strengthen and promote equitable, high quality, publicly-funded education for all.

Project Overseas FAQs English

Project Overseas FAQs French

Terms of the Assignment

Participants:

must be prepared to be assigned to any location where there is a CTF/FCE project;
must be available for an assignment during the month of July;
can expect a challenging assignment in collaboration with other teachers in Canada and overseas;
will be part of a team, which is usually led by an experienced PO participant;
usually share living accommodations with other PO participants;
do not receive a salary, but travel and basic living expenses are covered by the CTF/FCE;
cannot be accompanied by family members and friends.

Project Overseas Advertisement English

Project Overseas Advertisement French

Selection of Participants

Those interested in applying to Project Overseas are required to both submit an application form and participate in an interview with The Manitoba Teachers’ Society selection committee. Following the interviews, a list of selected applications will be forwarded to the CTF/FCE for consideration. Please note, Participants are chosen based on the recommendation of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society and the expressed needs of the overseas partner organizations. Successful applicants will be notified of their assignments in February. Please submit completed applications to snormandeau@mbteach.org.