The partnership agreement between DeVry University of the United States and the Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce and Industry will open up new pathways to learning for nationals of Antigua and Barbuda.
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships – DeVry University, Scarlett Howery, said she and her team have been quite pleased to meet with partners across the private and public sectors, including the police, the military and other key agencies.
“In every conversation, the commitment to strengthening this country’s workforce, advancing security and resilience, and expanding opportunity for the people of Antigua and Barbuda has been unmistakable. It is clear that this is a country that is serious about its future,” she observed.
Howery said the signing of the agreement on Wednesday marks the beginning of a new chapter in this partnership; one shaped by collaboration, learning, and shared purpose. She noted that at DeVry University, they believe education should do more than help individuals earn credentials; it should unlock potential, power communities, and strengthen the connection between learning and the world of work.
“Through this collaboration, learners in Antigua and Barbuda will have access to a range of academic pathways at DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management, including undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and master’s programs. These programs span business, technology and allied health, and are designed to be stackable—so a learner might begin with a certificate, continue on to an associate or bachelor’s degree, and ultimately progress to graduate study as their goals and careers evolve,” the university’s Vice President for Strategic Partnerships explained.
Former President of the Chamber, Dr. Errol Samuel, also gave his full support to the partnership with DeVry University calling it ‘timely’.
“This partnership with DeVry University is timely. It will afford our membership and the citizens of Antigua and Barbuda another option to access to education and training that are critical to our Human Recourse Development that will prepare workers for a workforce driven by contemporary technologies, techniques and processes relevant to today and the future working environment,” he remarked.
