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English Proficiency: Mastering the CELPIP Test
Chris Koelbleitner |
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a multi-purpose English test that allows test takers to demonstrate their ability to function in English. The CELPIP has two versions: the CELPIP-General Test that measures four skills areas—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—and the CELPIP-General LS Test that measures only listening and speaking proficiency. The CELPIP-General […]
Top 5 Resources for Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada
Shaunna-Marie Kerr |
As an internationally educated professional in the field of nursing, it can be difficult to make sense of all the tools and resources that have been designed to help you make informed decisions about your career in Canada. With this in mind, World Education Services has released a career pathways e-guide, Career Pathways in Nursing: […]
Living and Working in the Yukon
Gelek Badheytsang |
Welcome to Canada’s westernmost territory. Shaped like a right triangle—it shares a 1,210 kilometre-long straight border with Alaska on the west—the territory is named after the Yukon River. Renowned in Canada’s history for the Klondike gold rush, Yukon today is a place with a bustling mix of industries and sectors. We spoke with Ilka Lasevitz, ESL […]
Celebrating World Refugee Day with Syrian Canadian Refugee Mustafa Alio
Gelek Badheytsang |
On the first morning after his arrival in Canada, Mustafa Alio stared out the window and thought to himself, “Why is there so much dust outside?” It was not dust that was swirling in the air. They were snowflakes. Mustafa Alio laughed as he recounted this experience. “I had never seen snow before,” he said. […]
From Kenya to Canada: Caroline Ausukuya’s Journey
Gelek Badheytsang |
Caroline Ausukuya left Kenya to accept a work placement opportunity at World Education Services (WES) in 2002. That opportunity turned into a managerial position at our offices in Canada. Caroline now oversees a team of 14. Learn more about how her immigration journey turned into a success story. When did you arrive in Canada? Early […]
Spotlight on Success: Manjushree Thapa (Part 2)
Gelek Badheytsang |
[This is continued from Part 1 of Manjushree Thapa’s interview.] This is such a clichéd question, but has the proliferation of social media opened up more opportunities for writers? It has created a lot of platforms, so I think it is actually a good time to be a beginner writer. I think, in terms of making […]
Spotlight on Success: Manjushree Thapa (Part 1)
Gelek Badheytsang |
I first learned of Manjushree Thapa’s work in 2015 when I was finishing up my trip in Nepal. Her book, Forget Kathmandu: An Elegy for Democracy, was on my friend’s bookshelf, and I was immediately gripped by its unflinching, wry, and humane examination of Nepal’s history and present-day predicaments. I finished reading the book in […]
Spotlight on Success: Mariami Lolashvili
Lily Jandreska |
Our new Spotlight on Success is on Mariami Lolashvili, a recent immigrant from Tbilisi, Georgia. She came to the U.S. four years ago after graduating in Norway and shortly after moving to New York, she received an offer to work with World Education Services (WES). In this article, Mariami shares her inspiring story of integration […]
Spotlight on Success: Nathalie Zapata
WES Global Talent Bridge |
Newcomer youth in Canada face a number of unique challenges when job searching. Mastering a new language, adjusting to new systems, and lacking work experience and connections are just a few of the common barriers they face as they look for employment. Finding the right kind of support, learning about the job search process in […]
5 Barriers Skilled Immigrants Face and How to Overcome Them
Sahra Togone |
Over the past decade, American and Canadian job markets have experienced a shortage in skilled workers. Despite this, there are many barriers skilled immigrants face when it comes to finding jobs in their respective fields. These challenges include encountering employers who are unfamiliar with international work experience and credentials, navigating the often complex trade and professional […]
Spotlight on Success: Imane Sahir—Career Opportunities for a French-Speaking Newcomer in Canada
Beth Gallagher |
French-speaking newcomers have great potential to utilize their language skills in Canada. Many employers seek bilingual candidates to fill a wide range of roles within their organization and there is often less competition for these roles. By building a strong network within the bilingual community, there are many ways for French-speaking immigrants to succeed in […]
Top 5 Webinar Questions from 2016
Shaunna-Marie Kerr |
At WES Global Talent Bridge, we strive to provide timely information and resources that would meet your needs as a skilled immigrant. We host webinars nearly every month that cover a variety of topics to help you on your career path. At the end of each webinar, we ask you to submit questions to our […]