CEL/TRU World: International Work Integrated Learning Project

In this project, The TRU Career & Experiential Learning (CEL) department and TRU World are collaborating to develop international work-integrated learning opportunities that supports students from all TRU Faculties and Schools to participate in international work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities. TRU World, a leader in International Education, has partners around the world that works with TRU […]

Inclusive Mobility Bursary Program

In connection with this project, the CEGEP sets up an international mobility bursary program geared towards students experiencing one or more types of marginalization (i.e. an inclusive mobility bursary program). Bursaries are primarily aimed at reducing financial constraints, while also assisting international mobility candidates in situations of disability, whether visible or invisible.43

Go Where Eagles Dare Program and Service Innovation

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) credit-granting outbound mobility program, Go Where Eagles Dare (GWED), provides Indigenous students international work, study, and travel opportunities. SIIT students from diverse academic and geographic areas are given equitable opportunities to develop the fluency and connection required to enter an international labour market. During this Innovation project, SIIT focuses […]

Support and Sustain: International Work-Integrated Learning

This multi-pronged, innovative project both supports the first students from the Social Service Worker program to take up internships abroad, with a specific focus on engaging target group students. The project also provides the research evidence needed to ensure that these internships, and Durham College’s International Work-Integrated Learning program, are sustainable into the future. The […]

Developing a More International Education Framework

Each year, the CEGEP welcomes international students enrolled in various academic programs. However, the institution’s own students rarely study abroad despite growing interest in this option. This project is specifically aimed at enabling the CEGEP’s faculty members to engage in the analysis of academic programs (including curricula and program requirements) offered by certain international partners […]

Increasing Access to International Mobility Through Joint Mobilization of General Academic Disciplines

Bringing together the Cégep de Chicoutimi and the Cégep de Jonquière, this inclusive mobility project focuses on general academic disciplines. This project facilitates international mobility for all institutional clienteles, regardless of students’ chosen academic programs. It thus reflects our institutions’ commitment to address obstacles impeding students’ access to mobility. In terms of expected immediate results, […]

Closing the Employer Gap on Global Skills Gained through Mobility

International mobility for students is expected to build the employability skills deemed vital for success in the workforce. To build a concrete evidence base to prove that a study abroad experience does help students get jobs, the employer voice needs to be included. This project will do a national scan of key employers, to gain […]

Indigenous Global Partnerships for Student Internships

From the first round of Global Skills Opportunity funding, Langara College has had many requests from Indigenous students to intern with a global Indigenous community. In the context of this project, a consultant will be hired to conduct a survey of best practices of Indigenous internships and programs as possible locations for interns. The consultant […]

Improving the Delivery of International Mobility Wraparound Services to Indigenous and Low-income Students

Indigenous and low-income students in GSO programs often encounter obstacles while travelling abroad due to the absence of tailored pre-departure training and orientation. This can result in difficulties adapting to cultural differences, language barriers, and other challenges. This project aims to provide better resources and training modules primarily for Indigenous and low-income students, who make […]

Empower Travellers to Better Manage Risks

The responsibility of managing risk traditionally lies within the systems that govern institutions, and rarely with the end users: the travelers, for whom risk processes are in place. Most often these travelers are students, including students who may be considered vulnerable and at higher risk for a multitude of reasons they may not be aware […]