Tag: Global Migration

Strengthening the Future of Canadian Immigration

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 […]

Certified Welcoming: Salt Lake County, Louisville Metro

WES Global Talent Bridge congratulates Salt Lake County and Louisville Metro Government for achieving “Certified Welcoming” status and joining the growing Certified Welcoming movement. Their achievement was announced at the Welcoming Interactive + Welcoming Economies Convening June 19 in Louisville, Kentucky. “As more and more communities look to distinguish themselves as inclusive places for people […]

In Brief: York University Immigration Research Symposium

At the recent York University Immigration Research Symposium international academics, researchers from the immigration and settlement sector, policy makers, and service providers discussed some of the challenges and changes that may be on the horizon of the Canadian migration landscape. Whereas many Canadian conferences focus on traditional streams of migration and subsequent settlement efforts, The […]

WES Contributes to Global Migration Forum in Geneva

Denise Jillions, director of credentialing initiatives and special projects at WES Global Talent Bridge, served on an international panel on the recognition of skills and qualifications of migrants on May 3 in Geneva. Sponsored by the Global Forum on Migration and Development and the International Labor Organization, the workshop is part of consultations supporting the […]

A Way Forward for Refugees: Findings from the WES Pilot Project Released Today

Toronto, February 22, 2018 – At a stakeholder forum in Toronto today World Education Services (WES) announced the results of a pilot study it conducted to determine if a reliable process to help Syrian refugees to Canada obtain credential assessments – even in the absence of verifiable documents from their home country – is possible […]

Join Us in Phoenix for NIIC

Please plan to join WES for the session, “Sustainability and Replicability of Programs for Foreign-Educated Immigrants” at the National Immigrant Integration Conference (NIIC) 2017, Dec. 10-12 in Phoenix. Part of the “Adult Education and Workforce” track of the conference, the WES session on December 12 will explore the needs of foreign-educated immigrants and how to […]

How can Pittsburgh do more for immigrant integration?

In September the Change Agency, a Pittsburgh-based social enterprise, hosted an inaugural summit for its flagship project, All for All. Guided by Allegheny County’s Immigrant Community Blueprint, this full-day event brought together workforce development practitioners, adult educators, elected officials, and members of the business community to discuss how Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities can more […]

WES Contributes to United Nations Discussion on Migrants and “Brain Waste”

WES Global Talent Bridge’s Denise Jillions contributed comments on the issue of brain waste at a United Nations meeting held in July in preparation for the UN Global Compact on Migration. The Compact will be presented for adoption at the UN’s 2018 General Assembly. In her statement Jillions notes: “The number of college-educated migrants on […]

Immigrant Heritage Month: Recognizing the Value of Immigrant Contributions

June is Immigrant Heritage Month, a time to reflect on our shared legacy as a nation of immigrants, and fully realize the economic and professional potential of newly arrived immigrants across the country. In the U.S. today, it is estimated that approximately 1.9M highly-skilled immigrants are working in low skilled jobs or are unemployed – […]

Michigan’s Leaders Tackle Brain Waste

On May 1st, World Education Services (WES) Global Talent Bridge, New American Economy (NAE), Global Detroit, and the Michigan Office for New Americans (MONA) convened with over 70 attendees representing workforce development, adult education, and the business community to discuss issues and strategies directed at tackling “brain waste”—the unemployment and underemployment of college-educated and professional […]

The Economic Costs of Brain Waste

The United States has long attracted some of the world’s best and brightest, drawn by the strong U.S. economy, renowned universities, and reputation for entrepreneurship and innovation. But because of language, foreign credential recognition, and other barriers, many of these highly skilled, college-educated immigrants cannot fully contribute their academic and professional training and skills once […]