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ONE ELEUTHERA - Center for Training and Innovation
Description/achievement of initiative

Formed in 2012 as a flagship program of the One Eleuthera Foundation, the Center For Training and Innovation works to connect people and possibilities so that students, instructors and staff will be distinguishably different, exhibiting a positive attitude and a commitment to serve and lead the ongoing development of Eleuthera. Current vocational courses include: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, farming, housekeeping, masonry and landscaping. CTI also works to generate income through its operation of The Retreat at CTI (the only training hotel in the Bahamas) and the CTI Farm which organically grows fruits and vegetables for local sale.

Implementation methodologies

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

A non-profit organization, the One Eleuthera Foundation oversees operations of CTI.

Partner(s)

One Eleuthera Cooperative Credit Union Cancer Society of Eleuthera Rotery International Bahamas National Trust Leon Levy Nature Preserve South Eleuthera Mission
Progress reports
Goal 4
4.1 - By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
4.3 - By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.5 - By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
4.6 - By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
Goal 5
5.1 - End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere
5.5 - Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life
Goal 8
8.1 - Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries
8.2 - Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
2/1/2018
Report on progress
Financing (in USD)
500,000 USD

Basic information
Time-frame: 1/1/2016 - 1/1/2025
Website
Partners
One Eleuthera Cooperative Credit Union Cancer Society of Eleuthera Rotery International Bahamas National Trust Leon Levy Nature Preserve South Eleuthera Mission
Countries
Contact information
Shaun Ingraham, CEO, shaun@oneeleuthera.org
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