Conference

CBIE Conference Sesssion — Canada’s Global Skills Opportunity: Widening Access and Demonstrating the Impact of Inclusive Study and Work Abroad on Soft Skills Development

November 28, 2023

1:00-2:00 p.m. (PT)

The Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) program is increasing study and work abroad opportunities for low-income students, Indigenous students, and students with disabilities, helping them develop valuable soft skills and intercultural competencies to support labour market success. Participants are invited to learn about program highlights, successful strategies for widening access, and key evaluation results demonstrating the impact of outbound mobility on participants’ soft skills development.