OECS Skills and Innovation Project - Saint Lucia

08/06/2026

What does it take for innovation to thrive?

To further examine that question, the HE Innovate Assessment is now underway in Saint Lucia under the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (OECS SKIP).

The assessment will examine how innovation and entrepreneurship are supported within Saint Lucia's post-secondary institutions, with a focus on areas such as leadership, teaching and learning, digital transformation, partnerships and institutional impact.

By engaging educators, administrators, students and other stakeholders, the assessment will help identify strengths, uncover opportunities for improvement and support efforts to create environments where innovation can flourish.

The insights gathered will contribute to ongoing work to strengthen innovation capacity, foster collaboration and ensure that post-secondary institutions are equipped to support the skills and ideas needed for future growth and development in Saint Lucia.

28/05/2026

Collaboration remains a key part of executing project goals under the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (OECS SKIP). Project Officer Ava Peter notes engagement of the public is an important step in shaping curricula that is relevant and aligned with economic priorities of Saint Lucia and the wider OECS.

28/05/2026

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08/05/2026

Engagement with industry stakeholders continues under the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP). The project implementation team and operators in Saint Lucia’s maritime sector recently met to discuss workforce and training needs within the blue economy.

These consultations form part of ongoing efforts to ensure programmes being developed at local post-secondary institutions remain aligned with current labour market demands and the evolving needs of industry. The engagement also supports ongoing work under Sub-component 2.2 of the project, which focuses on strengthening training programmes and enhancing learning opportunities in priority sectors.

Through direct discussions with employers and industry professionals, OECS SKIP is seeking to identify the practical skills, knowledge and competencies required in priority areas such as the blue economy, sustainable agro-industry and smart and sustainable tourism.

07/05/2026

Representatives of the World Bank recently concluded an implementation support mission in Saint Lucia under the OECS Skills and Innovation Project (OECS SKIP), engaging local stakeholders on ongoing activities, implementation progress, and priority areas for the period ahead.

The discussions covered several areas of project ex*****on, including regional collaboration, innovation and skills development, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and environmental and social considerations, as efforts continue to strengthen systems and expand opportunities through the OECS SKIP.

The mission also facilitated continued engagement between the Government of Saint Lucia, the Project Implementation Unit, the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College - SALCC, the National Skills Development Centre and the World Bank, as work continues to support innovation outcomes nationally.

30/04/2026

OECS SKIP continues to deliver results, with confirmed matches between participants and entrepreneurs, as shared by Innovation and Entrepreneurship Specialist Hyde Constantine-Felix.

Successful matches between participants and entrepreneurs highlight the impact of OECS SKIP. The connections established are key to building experience, strengthening skills, and supporting future opportunities.

30/04/2026

Your voice helps shape better outcomes.

Through the Grievance Redress Mechanism, the OECS SKIP is committed to listening, responding, and improving implementation. Feedback from students, partners, and the wider public plays a vital role in strengthening how the project delivers and evolves.

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21/04/2026

Do you have a bold idea waiting to be executed? Now, is the time to 'Step Out and Innovate'!

Through the OECS SKIP, ideas are being transformed into real solutions, while students, businesses and institutions are collaborating to solve issues that matter. If you see a challenge, you already have a starting point.

Happy World Creativity and Innovation Day!

12/02/2026

If you have an idea that can improve a product, a service, a process, or even change how a problem is solved, the OECS SKIP Matching Grants Program is for you.

Your project must fall within one of SKIP’s priority areas:
• Sustainable Agro-Industry
• Blue Economy
• Bio-Economy
• Circular Economy
• Smart and Sustainable Tourism
• Renewable and Clean Energy
• Health Sciences
• Creative Industries

We welcome interest from students and faculty of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College - SALCC and National Skills Development Centre working with firms, entrepreneurs partnering with the post-secondary institutions, and teams bringing together academia, the private sector and other partners.

Ideas should respond to real business needs and help address wider socio-economic challenges across Saint Lucia.

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12/02/2026

Private sector participation is a necessary part of driving innovation nationwide.
As part of the OECS SKIP Innovation Sprint and Challenge, trailblazers in industry presented existing challenges and ideas for innovative projects which can be undertaken with student innovators.
Participating firms presented pitches to students eager to partner on a range of project ideas, choosing to champion the shift towards embracing innovation in all disciplines.