The Global Advantage

This project seeks to develop and further socialize international experiences to targeted students by strengthening communication materials to amplify the value and importance of studying/ working aboard. The Global Advantage Video Series outlines the benefits of students participating in the various outbound student mobility programs. Three primary promotional videos were created to highlight international: Internships, Exchange, and Research opportunities. The Global Advantage Web Resource has been developed to offer students a front door resource, to navigate the various outbound mobility experiences.

Latest Publications

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Strengthening Canada’s Global Skills: Our submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of Budget 2024

The program has equipped a new generation of students, from all backgrounds, with global skills necessary to meet Canada’s ever evolving labour market needs. It is now time to make the program a permanent part of Canada’s skills strategy and approach to international education.
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Louisane LeBlanc: If the Global Skills Opportunity pilot ends, Canadians with disabilities will miss out

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

With funding from Economic and Social Development Canada, the new GSO projects will allow hundreds more Canadian students to gain invaluable global skills through international work and study experiences in countries around the world.