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STEM Careers in Canada: What Are Your Job Prospects?
Zara Khan |
Canada’s job market offers many opportunities to skilled immigrants who have a background in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). The Canadian government is providing exceptional support to STEM-related research, training, and development, and has introduced multiple plans over the past few years to promote STEM innovation. One example is its Innovation and Skills Plan. […]
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Launches Program to Engage Immigrant Talent
On January 15, grantee partner the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians launched its Engaging Immigrant Talent Initiative at an event with the Mayor of Philadelphia. The 18-month program, in partnership with Philadelphia’s Office of Workforce Development, aims to advance employer-informed immigrant workforce integration. With support from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund, the initiative will encourage employers to hire immigrant talent in Philadelphia and develop a […]
Our 10 Best Immigration Resources of 2019
WES Advisor |
Last year, readers and viewers from around the world discovered helpful content on WES.org. From blog posts and e-guides to webinars and FAQs, we published more content than ever before—and you couldn’t get enough! That was especially true when it came to content covering topics like: WES credential evaluations Finding a job in the United […]
What is Canada’s Student Direct Stream?
Kelly Acheson |
Launched by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in June 2018, the Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit application stream for international students who want to pursue higher education in Canada. IRCC developed this program to support the rapid growth of international student applications. The main benefit of the SDS for applicants […]
RNIP Canada: About Thunder Bay’s New Immigration Pilot
Zara Khan |
People from all over the world move to Canada to fulfill their dreams. From 2018 to 2019, the country welcomed more than 300,000 immigrants. In 2020, there might be even more opportunities available, thanks to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). One popular location for newcomers to settle in is the province of Ontario. […]
Eight New Communities Join the 2020 Skilled Immigrant Integration Program
Morris Ardoin, APR |
Buffalo, N.Y., Salem, Ore., Atlanta, Tulsa, Okla., Cincinnati, and the states of New Jersey, Nevada, and Indiana to get customized training from WES Global Talent Bridge and our partners Eight communities around the country have been selected to receive customized technical assistance, engage in a community of practice with monthly calls, working groups and additional […]
Immigrant Success Story: Ivy’s Journey to Canada
Ivy Anigbogu |
Ivy Anigbogu is a successful accountant in Canada. In this blog post, she recounts how she immigrated with her family from Nigeria to Canada. She also provides pre-arrival advice for other immigrants looking to make a similar journey. In 2017, my husband, Henry, and I began to consider immigrating to Canada from Nigeria, our home […]
Networking Tips for Immigrants
Ronita Mohan |
“Networking” is the first suggestion most immigrants hear when they start looking for a job in the United States. But how do you network successfully when you are still learning about your new country and its culture? When you don’t know many people in your new city—especially if you are still learning English—it can be […]
Does an Income Share Agreement Make Sense for You?
Carolyn Ford |
Income share agreements (ISAs) are gaining traction among students as a means of funding higher education. In this blog post, Carolyn Ford explores the pros and cons of ISAs. She also describes how to compare an ISA to a traditional loan. As students accept offers of admission and prepare to arrive on campus, they usually […]
Succeed in a New Country with Limited Documentation
Justine D'Souza |
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees—the UN Refugee Agency—estimates that there are currently 70.8 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. UNHCR has data on 3.9 million stateless people but believes that millions more exist around the globe. Forced displacement has become a key concern in international education because access to higher education and employment remains […]
Updated: About WES Digital Badges
WES Advisor |
When you purchase the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) in connection with your credential evaluation, you qualify for a WES Digital Badge. WES has partnered with Credly’s Acclaim, a leading digital credential service provider, to offer digital badges free of charge to qualified recipients. Ready to get started? Create an account now and select […]
Immigrant Success Story: Tunde’s Journey to Canada
Tunde Omotoye |
Tunde Omotoye is a Senior Business Operations Analyst at BMO Financial Group. He worked in Lagos, Nigeria, for nearly two years as a Human Resources Associate. He then travelled to Toronto to study human resources management, hoping to find a job after graduation and permanently settle in Canada. In this blog post, Tunde explains how he […]