This collaboration enhanced the administrative and programmatic capabilities of the Polytechnic of Namibia (PON) by establishing a Center for Extended Learning (CEL) and a Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The CEL has conducted a full range of workforce development training classes for government agencies, businesses, and nongovernmental organizations—including seminars on financial planning, laws governing business start-up, and computer training.

The CTL was established to train PON faculty to move from traditional hierarchical teaching methods to interactive approaches that enhance student learning, retention, and critical thinking skills. The CTL piloted a new faculty mentoring initiative to introduce new instructors to the PON, to train faculty from industry in pedagogy and classroom management, and to offer ongoing support as they begin teaching.