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Considering an MBA in the United States or Canada? What International Students Need to Know
Advent Group |
The United States and Canada are among the most popular destinations for international students. Both countries offer world-class universities, diverse learning environments, and career opportunities for graduates. Business education is a popular option for students, with the Master of Business Administration appealing to business professionals seeking opportunities to learn and grow. Why Do Students Choose […]
Relocating from Nigeria to the United States with Your International Education
WES Advisor |
Your educational background will be one of your greatest strengths when relocating from Nigeria to the United States to study or work. If you hold educational credentials from an institution in Nigeria, obtaining a WES credential evaluation will be an invaluable tool when you’re applying for work or admission to an academic program in the […]
The Power of an Education and a WES Credential Evaluation
WES Advisor |
Before moving to Canada from Egypt, Zeyad obtained a WES credential evaluation to support his educational and career endeavours. We sat down with him to learn more about his background, thoughts on the power of an education, and advice for others who might need a credential evaluation to help them pursue their goals. Zeyad recalls his parents’ […]
Navigating the Professional Occupational Licensing Process in Canada
Kevin Kamal |
As an immigrant or Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada, the earlier you learn about the licensing process and requirements for your occupation, the more prepared you will be for long-term career planning and success. In Canada, many professions and trades require that you obtain a license to legally practice. These are called “regulated professions.” This […]
Myths and Truths About WES Credential Evaluations
WES Advisor |
Whether you’re a student planning to study abroad or an employer assessing a candidate’s international academic credentials, you might have read or heard some myths about credential evaluations. Continue reading and learn the truth behind a few of these common misconceptions about receiving a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES). Myth My academic institution […]
Meet Said Hassan, Co-founder of Community Services Agency in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Said Hassan founded Community Services Agency (COMSA) in 2017 to meet the unique needs of refugees and immigrants arriving in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he had settled himself a year earlier. “Our goal is to build a resourceful community that contributes to the well-being of all residents, to recognize that newly resettled refugees face trauma […]
Serving Internationally Trained Professionals in AEFLA-Funded Programs
Jessie Stadd |
Internationally trained professionals (ITPs) – a population that has long been served by adult education programs – bring many assets that range from credentials earned in other countries to fluency and literacy in multiple languages, professional work experience, and experience with building social capital. How can adult education programs best support and leverage these unique […]
Meet Two of Toronto Community Benefits Network’s New Ambassadors
In June, Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) kicked off its 2023 Community Benefits Ambassadors program. TCBN, a grantee partner of the WES Mariam Assefa Fund, works to ensure that Toronto’s construction projects provide jobs to immigrants, refugees, women, and other groups underrepresented in the sector. The Ambassadors are emerging leaders in the construction industry. This […]
Recently Introduced Federal Legislation Could Alleviate Health Care Shortages While Addressing Immigrant and Refugee Underemployment
Fatima Sanz |
Communities across the United States are facing severe health workforce shortages. The American Hospital Association (AHA) predicts a “shortage of up to 3.2 million health care workers by 2026.” While the shortages will be felt across all health-related occupations, the AHA projects a shortfall of up to 124,000 physicians by 2033, and the health care […]
Exploring Immigrant Narratives, Innovative Program Approaches, and Digital Inclusion at the 2023 COABE Conference
Stefanie Vasquez |
Mariam, originally from the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, had a dream of working as a fashion designer. After moving to Atlanta with her husband in 2016, she graduated from MyCity ATL, a program that empowers immigrants and refugees through engagement sessions with city agencies. In 2019, Mariam met Valerie Mills, the senior manager […]
How the Drivers Cooperative Is Helping Immigrant Workers Reclaim Their Power
The Drivers Cooperative, a grantee partner of the WES Mariam Assefa Fund, is a New York City-based organization of over 9,000 drivers who came together during the pandemic in pursuit of fundamental change in the rideshare vehicle industry. A driver-owned alternative to Uber and Lyft, the co-op has been able to create a guaranteed $30 […]
How One Non-Profit Champions the Voices of Refugees
On World Refugee Day, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) calls on us to “champion [the right of refugees] to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight.” We recently sat down with Chris Khoury and Cheri Chan from Voice of Refugees, a referral […]