Career Development Centre
Project Donors
In October 2020, approximately 1 year after its launch, Bermuda College Foundation (BCF) entered into a strategic philanthropic partnership with Athene Holding Ltd. and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re. Ltd., in addition to Athora Holding Ltd., Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited and Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd., to create a Career Development Centre (CDC). This $3.8 million renovation project and technology upgrade at Bermuda College (BC) is a great investment towards the Foundation’s $15 million Capital Campaign. For information about why your support matters, you may view the Foundation’s Case for Support Brochure.
Benefits to the Community
In the Fall of 2021, this state-of-the-art Career Development Centre will open as an excellent resource for BC students, faculty and staff as well as Bermuda residents, providing modernised, technology-centered instructional spaces, as a foundational element to ensuring Bermudians have the necessary skills to compete in the global economy. Users of the Centre will be immersed in vital business trends, such as Fintech, Cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine-learning activities and more, using cutting-edge technology.
About the Renovation
The 3,542 square foot Career Development Centre will be created by the addition of a new floor on a portion of Hallett Hall and the renovation of the existing space. The building enhancements include upgrades to the existing facilities and infrastructure as well as the introduction of additional, modernised spaces and resources.
SUMMARY OF KEY FEATURES
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Model Classroom
- Designed to be totally modular to facilitate the varied methods of teaching with individual or group work, including all the tools of technology at their fingertips and with complete connectivity across the campus.
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Model Computer Lab
- Built with a myriad of tools and a host of redundancies for almost any technological challenge, with complete connectivity with other labs, classrooms and the Lecture Theatre.
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Renovated Lecture Theatre
- With fully adaptable seating, modern technology throughout and complete interface capability across the campus, and the world! Also available for the wider community in Bermuda to charter and use.
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Innovation Lab
- Facilitating the study of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Scanning & Printing etc., with a host of “Think Tank” tools and capability.
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PACE Offices
- The Professional and Career Education Division’s administrative offices are now located in the Centre, allowing for a “one-stop” concept for clients.
Project Steering Committee
BERMUDA COLLEGE FOUNDATION - responsible for developing concept, negotiating contract, selecting the project team and overseeing project. The Committee consists of:
- Garry Madeiros - Deputy Chairman, BCF
- Dr. Duranda Greene - Director, BCF (ex-officio)
- Michael Hollis - Director, BCF
BERMUDA COLLEGE PROJECT TEAM
- Dwight Furbert, VP, Finance & Operations
- Ben Nwasike, Director, I.T. Services
- Cleun Gaiton, Plant Operations & Facilities Manager
Project Vendors
Contractor
ONC was established in 1994. It is a medium sized company with 39 staff, specializing in all types and forms of residential construction ranging from single story detached dwelling units to more complex, multistory housing developments.
Project Engineer, David Braddock
David Braddock has over 40 years’ experience in Project Management, Construction Management and Structural Engineering.
Architect
OBMI are internationally renowned for design that is sensitive, unique, luxurious, appealing, and appropriate to its context. The firm creates sustainable, innovative solutions that achieve the financial and aspirational goals of their owners.