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webinar: Developing a framework to promote and protect psychological health and safety of post-secondary students: the future workforce!
This webinar will be presented in English. A recording and PowerPoint presentation will be available on the Commission's website in October 2018. As the importance of addressing psychological health at work gains traction – through efforts like the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) – it follows that protecting and promoting the mental wellness of tomorrow’s workforce is equally crucial. Acquiring a post-secondary education can be exciting, transformative and demanding. Juggling financial,…
Find out more »Webinar: Ideal Immigrants: Supporting International Student Transitions to Permanent Residency
CICan International Partnerships Webinar Time: 11:30 to 13:00 Webinar language: English Description: International students are widely seen to be an ideal source of skilled immigrants. In fact, recent IRCC policy changes designed to ease the transition from study permit holder to permanent resident, including the introduction of additional Express Entry points for having completed post-secondary education in Canada, have coincided with a surge in the overall population of international students in Canada. At the end of 2017, over 493,000 individuals held…
Find out more »CICan 2018 Indigenous Education Symposium
This year’s event will build on CICan’s Indigenous Education Protocol and the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015), to highlight the role of colleges, institutes, cegeps and polytechnics in working towards reconciliation. Participants will share experiences and approaches in implementing the principles of the Protocol and supporting reconciliation within their institutions and with the Indigenous communities they serve in their regions. View the Preliminary Program Location Hôtel - Musée Premières Nations 5 Place de la Rencontre Wendake, QC For a truly…
Find out more »CICan Symposium Accelerating Innovation through Applied Research
Join Applied Research colleagues from across the country to exchange ideas and strategies on innovation and inclusive growth for Canada. The Symposium will bring together federal policy makers, leaders in applied research, students, community and industry partners to discuss how to support Canadian innovators, including small and medium enterprises. They will also discuss strategies to foster entrepreneurship, while scaling-up businesses and advancing social and health innovation. This will be a great opportunity to exchange with federal policy makers on the…
Find out more »CICan Leaders Forum
The CICan Leaders Forum for college and institute Presidents and CEOs will be held at the Westin Hotel, Ottawa, on November 5-6, 2018. The Forum will provide college and institute leaders with thought leadership on policy priorities related to the role of their institutions in building a more inclusive and innovative Canada. The event will also provide opportunities to engage with parliamentarians and senior federal officials to share advocacy priorities. This year, to strengthen our advocacy positioning on the federal…
Find out more »CICan Leadership Institute for Leaders in International (Offered in French)
Who should attend This Leadership Institute is designed for managers or new directors in international offices and divisions who seek leadership development for their current position, and leaders who are new or interested in learning how to better lead their department and institution through international initiatives. What you will learn This intensive program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of current managers or new directors in international divisions within colleges and institutes. Leaders who are either new or interested…
Find out more »CICan 2019 Conference
Inclusion - A Recipe for Success May 5 - 7, 2019 | Niagara Falls, Ontario Scotiabank Convention Centre The hallmark of the Conference is a thoughtfully curated program that will inspire and challenge, spark the desire for change and provide the space and time for networking and relationship building. Help us build this program, and make this conference the best ever! Registration coming soon Official Conference website coming this Fall. Location Scotiabank Convention Centre 6815 Stanley Ave Niagara Falls, ON…
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