GSO Ambassadors and Alumni Network

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GSO Ambassadors

We are thrilled to introduce our first cohort of GSO Ambassadors!

 

These 15 inspiring individuals are sharing their unique voices and experiences, highlighting how the GSO program has positively impacted their lives and professional development.  

From across the country and from all walks of life, they truly embody the spirit of GSO.

Learn more about their stories and hear their insights on how global work and study has given them skills and connections that will serve them throughout their lives. 

 

 

GSO Ambassadors

Meet the 2024-25 cohort of Ambassadors!

Aki Bernache

Karen Bunner

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Jesse Major

Alexina Fontaine

Holly Kathleen Doyle

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Travis David

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Leon Mann

Ryan Friars

Kayla Gauthier

Miriam James

Cassidy Jean

Yohanna Kiros

Jagdev Singh Saluja

Kathryn Sawatzky

Pamela Lebrun

Jack Lindstrom

Alumni Network

Gain access to valuable help as you enter the job market. Find tools for building a resume and cover letters that shine, tips for preparing for interviews to highlight the global skills you’ve gained, and information on events around the country. The GSO Alumni Hub is also THE place to connect with Canadians and permanent residents like you who have gained international experiences through GSO, as well as the GSO Ambassadors.

To register, please contact gso-ecm@cican.org or gso-ecm@univcan.ca

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GSO Alumni hub

Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) was Canada’s national outbound student mobility pilot program and was an integral component of the Government of Canada’s International Education Strategy.  It officially ceased operations March 31, 2025. This five-year pilot program helped 15,000 Canadian post-secondary students gain invaluable international study and work experiences, strengthening their global skills and competencies. GSO was funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, and jointly administered by Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada.

Program details

GSO was designed to break down barriers for Canadian post-secondary students – especially low-income students, students with disabilities and Indigenous students – so they could participate in study and work abroad experiences. Focused on facilitating experiences in non-traditional destinations (countries other than Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States) GSO was also an important step towards achieving Canada’s trade diversification goals and strengthening international networks.