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Graduate Students: Share Your Research at WES-CIHE
WES Advisor |
Are you a graduate student or early-career professional who is focusing on the internationalization of higher education? Here is your chance to present your original research to meaningful change-makers. World Education Services (WES) and the Boston College Center for International Higher Education (CIHE) invite you to submit a paper showcasing your recent work in the […]
Are Immigrants Succeeding in Canada’s Job Market?
WES Advisor |
One of the most important steps when you are planning to immigrate to Canada is learning about job opportunities for newcomers. Of course, you will also want to stay informed about Canada’s job market once you arrive. World Education Services (WES) wants to be part of that process. As always, we strive to connect skilled […]
The Benefits of Learning French in Canada
Karolin Givergis |
You might already know that Canada has two official languages: English and French. Therefore, it makes sense to wonder if there are any benefits to learning French if you want to immigrate to Canada. In short, the answer is: yes. Canada offers many opportunities for skilled immigrants who are proficient in both English and French. […]
15 Facts About Lawful Status for International Students
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers |
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers is an attorney in Jamaica and an immigration attorney in the United States. She is also an Expert Ambassador for WES. Below, she explains how to preserve your lawful status as an international student in the U.S. If you are an international student in the United States, it is important to pay […]
Maddy’s Advice: Studying Abroad as a Student-Athlete
Maddy Lavoie |
Maddy Lavoie is a student and swimmer at Delta State University in Mississippi. She is also a WES Ambassador. In the blog post below, she discusses what it’s like to be a student-athlete in the United States. If you are an international student, you might also want to consider participating in sports on your college […]
Vocational and Educational Support Crucial for Skilled Immigrant Success
Lisa Levi |
INVEST, an initiative of Knoxville Internationals Network (KIN), has recently relaunched under the new leadership of Judith Kimsey. Formerly housed in Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, KIN took ownership of the program in 2017. The acronym stands for Internationals’ Network for Vocational and Educational Support to Thrive, because INVEST knows just how crucial that support is […]
SIIP Spotlight: San Diego – Redefining Workforce Development
Brooke Valle speaks on a panel that explored job quality, equity, outcomes and opportunities to lift up San Diego County’s immigrant job seekers, families, businesses, and economy at the annual Workforce Frontiers Symposium produced by the Workforce Partnership. At the San Diego Workforce Partnership, we are redefining workforce development. We believe in the power […]
Spotlight: Portland, Maine – Reducing Licensing Barriers for Skilled Immigrants
Photo by Mercedes Mehling on Unsplash The WES Global Talent Bridge Skilled Immigrant Integration Program (SIIP), now wrapping up its second year and planning for its third, involves training and support for communities working to advance immigrant success. Making meaningful connections with multi-sector networks around the country is one of the drivers of the program. This piece […]
Announcing the WES Photo Contest Winners
WES Advisor |
We want to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our first WES photo contest and helped make it a success in honor of International Education Week (IEW)! To participate, we asked international students to post photos on Facebook with short captions that reflected the theme: “Today I Learned…” Now, we’re excited […]
Refugee Hiring Event Is First of Its Kind in Toronto
WES Global Talent Bridge |
The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event, held in October and organized by WES and other organizations, connected nearly 150 pre-screened refugee jobseekers with 15 Canadian employers. The event provided jobseekers an opportunity to interview for available roles well-suited to their skills and experience. Participating employers represented a range of different industries, offering a variety of roles […]
6 Ways to Save Money Studying Abroad
Ann Lloyd |
Studying abroad is an exciting adventure—but it can also be an expensive one. In addition to your regular schoolwork, you are probably going to get a crash course in budgeting. (That’s especially true if your trip abroad is also your first time leaving home!) In the United States and Canada, international students also face limitations […]
International Students: Should You Invest in a U.S. Education?
Kelly Acheson |
What is the value of completing your education in the United States? Is it worth the investment? Will you gain valuable career advantages? These are just some of the questions you have to consider before spending thousands of dollars to earn a degree at a college or university in the U.S. Below, learn some important […]