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New WES Report Showcases the Mission in Action
WES Global Talent Bridge |
In 2017, WES undertook a number of initiatives to empower skilled immigrants and international students. Along with providing thousands of credential evaluations, the organization built the foundation for offering blockchain-based digital badges to its customers, approved the creation of a philanthropic fund to accelerate efforts to help skilled immigrants integrate into the workforce, and conducted […]
Vocational Training and Technical Education in Canada
Abigail Byle |
Have you considered vocational training in Canada? Many newcomers don’t know what vocational education is or they aren’t aware of how it can help them achieve their career goals. Vocational training refers to job-specific technical training. It prepares students for working in the “trades”—such as construction, technology, justice, mechanics, cosmetology, and even education. Why Pursue […]
New Global Talent Bridge Site: Our Content at a Glance
Morris Ardoin |
With the launch of the new Global Talent Bridge landing page on the World Education Services website, we want to engage visitors with robust content that reveals the breadth of our focus areas — at a glance. Features of the new site include recent blog posts; a list of tools, including webinars and training endeavors; […]
How to Survive Your First Year of College
Maddy Lavoie |
When initially thinking of starting college, many students feel a rush of excitement. College is an opportunity for students to pursue their dreams, try new things, and become independent. As excited as some students get when they think of college, there is usually some nervousness as well. This blog post will provide tips for incoming […]
How a Credential Evaluation Can Help You Find Employment
Jodi Tingling |
One of the most important job search skills is understanding the perspective of an employer. Most employers use job postings to describe the specific skills and attributes they seek. However, if you want to stand out from other applicants, you should think past the job ad. Additionally, if you are an internationally educated professional, you […]
Email Etiquette 101 for International Students
Li Chang |
WES research shows that 88 percent of international students check, read, or send emails at least once a day. In fact, during their college search, 62 percent of international students used mobile devices to communicate with admissions staff in the United States. Therefore, email plays an important role in the admissions process. It could be […]
Updated Document Requirements for China
WES Advisor |
Because of recent changes in the higher education academic credential verification process in China, WES has modified the document requirements for applicants seeking to have their Chinese academic credentials evaluated. To help you understand the new document requirements, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers below. When did the new […]
Spotlight on Ohio: Progress in the Buckeye State
WES Global Talent Bridge |
As we pass the midway mark of the Global Talent Bridge Skilled Immigrant Integration Program, which involves eight U.S. communities working to advance immigrant success, the Ohio team reports great momentum. “We’ve been very successful in getting the attention of Governor Kasich’s office,” says Nadia Kasvin, co-founder and director of US Together, Inc., a nonprofit […]
Strengthening the Future of Canadian Immigration
Anne Greenwood |
Digitization, cross-sector collaboration, and innovation are going to drive how Canada approaches immigration going forward. Those factors and others influencing the immigration process were among the key topics of discussion at “Strengthening Our Economy and Settlement Program,” a Conference Board of Canada summit held in May in Ottawa. The annual conference is an opportunity to […]
6 Skills That International Students Offer Employers
Hussam Eldib |
As an international student, you have numerous highly valuable soft skills and abilities. You may focus only on the technical skills you have acquired from your international and current education in the U.S. or Canada. However, to effectively present your strengths to prospective employers, it is important to recognize the skills and abilities that led […]
A Physician’s Immigrant Journey to Canada
Warda Bhatti |
Warda Bhatti is an internationally trained doctor and WES Ambassador. She migrated from Pakistan to Canada, where her medical licence was not recognized. In Ontario, Warda pursued continuing education in order to get certified and continue her career as a physician. Below, she shares her story and advice. Learn how you can achieve success in […]
Provincial Nominee Programs: Your Express Entry Advantage
David Cohen |
Most of Canada’s provinces and territories have what are known as Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Immigrants can apply for permanent residence through these PNPs. Then, each year, the government will nominate a number of applicants for residency. Candidates qualify through a system called Express Entry. In this article, we will introduce you to the basics […]