WES Canada
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World Education Services (WES) is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping international students, immigrants, and refugees achieve their goals.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined December 2013
Navigating the Canadian education system can be a tough journey for #immigrantyouth who often face barriers to entering the #workforce after graduating. Our e-learning course, in collaboration with @metropolisinst, uncovers these barriers. Sign up: https://t.co/VHuPKBEmCG
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Many #newcomer youth face barriers in the Canadian job market despite achieving academic success. Join our e-learning course with @metropolisinst & gain invaluable insights into how you can help young talents overcome systemic obstacles. Register: https://t.co/qfpueKkb07
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Learn directly from #immigrant and #refugee youth about the challenges they face entering the Canadian job market! Enroll in our e-learning course, developed in collaboration with @metropolisinst. Register: https://t.co/u3v8b8UdXR
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Despite their academic achievements, many #immigrant & #refugee youth face systemic barriers that hinder their entry into the Canadian #workforce. Unlock practical solutions with our e-learning course, made in collaboration with @metropolisinst! Register: https://t.co/YGHA0qWbhm
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Navigating the Canadian education system can be a tough journey for #immigrantyouth who often face barriers to entering the #workforce after graduating. Our e-learning course, in collaboration with @metropolisinst, uncovers these barriers. Sign up: https://t.co/o44JeC6lGe
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Many #newcomer youth face barriers in the Canadian job market despite achieving academic success. Join our e-learning course with @metropolisinst & gain invaluable insights into overcoming the systemic obstacles these young talents encounter. Register: https://t.co/qfpueKkb07
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Canadian employers, celebrate refugees as healthcare workers! Join #WelcomingEconomy to harness their skills. By welcoming them, we fill roles & enrich communities with diverse perspectives. Let's build a healthier, more inclusive future: https://t.co/eMqGrH4KOf
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.@_nywc was able to strengthen their STEPS to Work program as a recipient of the WES 2023 Fund Ambassadors Program, allowing them to further develop personalized #employmentpathways through one-on-one support and an 8-part workshop series. Read: https://t.co/7KshJvqYnN
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Canadian employers! #Refugees bring entrepreneurial drive to the workforce! By fostering inclusivity, we fuel innovation & growth. Create opportunities - join #WelcomingEconomy. Visit to learn more: https://t.co/TuE8Ml3wRV
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Looking to bridge local labor gaps? Refugees in Canada bring essential skills & talents to sectors like health care, IT, engineering, & more. Let's harness their talents today. Find out how by joining the #WelcomingEconomy: https://t.co/YpHZdPp7cw
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Attention #Canadian employers: #Refugees have needed skills, with 1/5 working in university-level jobs & 1/3 in roles requiring college or technical training. This talent pool is key for sectors struggling to fill roles. Learn more at #WelcomingEconomy: https://t.co/DxxpRp6m8n
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Discover how Canadian #employers are contributing to a narrative of empowerment, employment, & excellence by hiring #refugees! The last installment of the video series by WES partner @WorldUniService 's discusses their HIRES program:
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Internationally trained #refugees have expertise in medicine, nursing, & allied health. Let's welcome them into health care teams to improve access & quality of care for all. Learn more about Canada’s #WelcomingEconomy! https://t.co/6ZqM7KMp6s
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Ep. 4 of "Enriching Businesses & Changing Lives: One Job at a Time" is available! Discover how employers are embracing refugee talent & developing a new generation of business leaders as part of WES partner @WorldUniService 's innovative HIRES program. https://t.co/JDY21D9pQ9
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Refugees are job creators! 14.4% of refugees who've been in Canada between 10 & 30 years are self-employed or business owners. Support this #entrepreneurial spirit to grow our economies & drive prosperity for all. Visit #WelcomingEconomy: https://t.co/NtxWJF5Sfi
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Can #immigrant communities achieve equitable resource allocation in their regions in collaboration with decision-makers? WES funded @southvanNH 's Reframing South Vancouver Initiative did! Read about it:
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Explore how South Vancouver is empowering communities by amplifying voices and creating meaningful change. Learn about this transformative journey of community reformation. | WES
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Hear from Canadian business leaders encouraging fellow #employers to embrace hiring practices that include #refugees. Episode 3 of "Enriching Businesses & Changing Lives: One Job at a Time" discusses WES partner @WorldUniService 's HIRES program:
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Participatory grantmaking initiatives shift power to migrants. On June 12, WES Mariam Assefa Fund's Marina Nuri, spoke on the “Advancing Equity Centered Approaches to Grantmaking & Investing” at the Social Finance Forum hosted by grantee partner @RADIUS_SFU in #Vancouver.
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For #WorldRefugeeDay on June 20, WES' Monamee Ishika, CAPM® spoke at the "Journey of Resilience: Refugee Narratives" panel hosted by Gateway partner @theCareerFnd. She highlighted tools that can help #refugees gain a fresh foothold in their life in Canada. #ThriveAnywhere
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WES partner @WorldUniService recently launched a series of Employer Champions videos made by Joseph Thon, a refugee from South Sudan who participated in their HIRES program. Watch Episode 2 & learn about the #employers welcoming #refugees to Canada! https://t.co/MQveHX419o
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