Video: Global Skills Opportunity — Key accomplishments

We are very proud of what the program accomplished. Here are just a few highlights.
Farewell from the Global Skills Opportunity Program

Despite an impressive track record and our best advocacy efforts, the federal government has not renewed funding for Global Skills Opportunity. As a result, the program officially ceased operations March 31, 2025.
Expanding Networks and Skills with Global Skills Opportunity

Watch our video featuring GSO Ambassadors as they share how their global study and work experiences have helped their lives and careers back home.
Impact for Underrepresented Students

Watch our latest video and hear from some GSO alumni who know first-hand how transformative global learning experiences can be.
Cultivating Global Citizens with Global Skills Opportunity

Watch the second of our series of videos showcasing the transformative power of international learning experiences through the GSO program.
GSO petition garners more than 1,700 signatures

1,742 Canadians from all provinces and two of the territories signaled their support for the program.
Professional and Career Growth with Global Skills Opportunity

Learn how international learning opportunities are driving professional and career growth for Canada’s post-secondary students.
Nation to Nation: Maple League Reimagines Study Abroad Across Schools

Learn how these synergistic partnerships are formed and executed.
GSO front and centre at the CBIE 2024 national conference

GSO was well represented at the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) 2024 national conference in Ottawa in early November.
GSO at the Canadian Bureau for International Education national conference

GSO will have a significant presence at the Canadian Bureau for International Education’s annual conference in Ottawa, November 3-6, 2024. There will be a lot of opportunities to engage with GSO team members, get updates about the program, sign our petition, and learn from fellow GSO-implementing institutions. Join us at two GSO-led sessions Shaping the Future […]