Joining the Workforce
Most international college students wish to remain in Canada after they graduate. Those who stay and transition to permanent residency are an important part of Canada’s economic future, helping to offset our aging population and low fertility rates.
To fully harness the potential of international students and maximize the investments made in their education and settlement, it is crucial that those who stay in Canada after graduation transition smoothly into the labour market.
What are the common barriers for international college students accessing career services? What can post-secondary institutions do to help international college students and graduates transition to the workplace? What are the benefits of targeted training sessions and programs such as work-integrated learning?
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Key findings and recommendations
Supporting international student success
Use of career services and work-integrated learning
Barriers to accessing employment support
The power of peer and instructor support
Recommendations
Appendix A: Methodology
Appendix B: Bibliography
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