150 new learners from South East Asia are being welcomed to North Bay.
They’re Canadore international students and they’re are getting familiarized with their new surroundings this week, touring the city and taking in workshops.
“For Canadore, recruitment is hardly the end point, we support our valued international students every step along the way,” said Richard Peters, vice-president of finance, corporate services and international. “An important predictor of international student success is how well we are able to integrate them into our community when they arrive.”
Canadore and HGS have also collaborated to create part-time employment opportunities for the students.
Employers who are interested in diversifying their employee base to meet the needs of an increasingly globalized economy by hiring workers who speak different languages and are familiar with other cultural norms, are encouraged to connect with Canadore’s employer services office at 705.474.7600, ext. 5826 to assist in welcoming its international learners through job opportunities.
The college says the international summer programming alone adds an extra $5 million to the local economy.
On a regular basis, students from Canadore College infuse $11.8 million of additional income into the regional economy every year.
The college also represents an annual average return on investment for taxpayers of 33.1%.

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