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Seventy new GSO projects to support hundreds of students’ global work and study experiences

Community News
The Global Skills Opportunity program is thrilled to announce that 70 new projects are being rolled out at universities, colleges and cégeps across the country. The projects were selected after both Colleges and Institutes Canada and Universities Canada held calls for proposals in the past few months.

Bridging Cultures: NBCC students embrace experiential learning in Denmark

Campus News
“I’ve always dreamt about participating in an international education experience, but never really thought it would be an option for me,” said Gabby. “The opportunity to meet people from other parts of the globe really opens up your mind and expands your worldview to what is possible.”

Algoma University students can spend a month in Fiji

Campus News
The school's director of international affairs says this will be an exciting opportunity that has the potential to be life-changing for participants

Thailand field school a transformative experience

Campus News
In May, 10 UVic students embarked on a two-and-a-half-week field school in Thailand where they learned about issues of development, environment and community resilience.

CapU Student Learns how to Offset Carbon Footprint During Immersive Field School Experience in Northern Vietnam

Campus News
This past April, through a CapU field school, Anika had the chance to see a part of the world she had never been to before – Northern Vietnam.

Western students discover Costa Rica through new study trip program

Campus News
Global Connect Program by Western International will see more immersive visits to the Central American country

L'ECM dote les étudiants🎓canadiens des compétences du XXIe siècle, renforce les liens mondiaux du Canada et améliore sa compétitivité. 
#CompétencesMondialesCA
#DePiloteÀProgramme

https://experiencecompetencesmondiales.ca/renforcer-les-competences-mondiales-du-canada-notre-memoire-presente-au-comite-permanent-des-finances-de-la-chambre-des-communes/

GSO equips Canadian🎓students with global skills, deepening Canada’s global ties & enhancing its competitiveness. Let’s make it a permanent feature of Canada’s post-secondary landscape.
Read our pre-budget submission
#GlobalSkillsCA #FromPilot2Program

https://globalskillsopportunity.ca/strengthening-canadas-global-skills-our-submission-to-the-house-of-commons-standing-committee-on-finance-pre-budget-consultations-in-advance-of-budget-2024/

Comment le CICan fait avancer les ODD - Jour 1

Le programme Expérience compétences mondiales permet aux étudiant·e·s d'acquérir les compétences dont ils ont besoin pour relever les défis au niveau mondial. En savoir plus : https://tiny.cican.org/yc6jvwcn

#CompétencesMondialesCA…

How CICan is advancing the SDGs – Day 1

The Global Skills Opportunity is giving students the skills they need to solve challenges at the global level. Learn more 👉 https://tiny.cican.org/wbb6et4t

#SDG4 #QualityEducation #GlobalSkillsCA #GlobalGoals @GSO_ECM

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