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This project brings together the national-scale, data-driven insights of Feng Hou with the institutionally grounded, student-focused research of Brittany Etmanski. It explores systemic barriers, transitions and potential institutional levers to improve international graduate outcomes in Canada.

Feng Hou and Brittany Etmanski, Statistics Canada

This panel brings together current international students, recent alumni and employer representatives to share lived experiences and expectations of the transition from education to employment in Canada. Through an honest and dynamic conversation, participants will reflect on key moments, barriers and supports that shaped their journeys. They will also explore how institutions and employers can collaborate more effectively to support successful outcomes.

Discover how the Centre for Career Design at the Schulich School of Business redefined itself, implemented frameworks and developed an entire support ecosystem to encourage international students along their Canadian journey in a holistic way.

Shaunna-Marie Kerr and Hollis Sinker, Schulich School of Business, York University

Learn from the Université Laval Professional Development Service about how it supports international master’s and PhD students in developing and fulfilling their career plans.

Sophie Isabelle and Louise Bédard, Professional Development Service, Université Laval

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• , in partnership with EnPoint, Dalhousie University and other post-secondary institutions across Nova Scotia
• ,in partnership with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Wilfred Laurier University and other post-secondary institutions across Canada
• ,in close collaboration with a national network of post-secondary partners, including York University and the University of the Fraser Valley
• ,in collaboration with George Brown College, Capilano University and the University of Waterloo

The registration fee was calculated on a cost-recovery basis to account for some of the food and beverages, administration and audiovisual/IT costs. However, most costs are covered by the Career Development and Experiential Learning sector at the University of Ottawa.

We’ve reserved 20 rooms in a residence on campus. Each room includes a shared kitchenette, a shared bathroom and two separate bedrooms with a double bed each. You can book one of these rooms when you register for the symposium.
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Included in your registration are breakfast and lunch on June 26. There will also be snacks and non-alcoholic drinks (tea, coffee, water, etc.) on both days. In addition, you can choose to attend our networking cocktail event, on June 25 at 5 p.m., when you register for the symposium.

The University of Ottawa strives to integrate sustainability into daily life on campus in as many ways as possible, big and small. For this reason, consider bringing your own water bottle and/or cup — we’ll provide only limited amounts of disposable items.

We recommend that you bring your own laptop or tablet, especially if you plan to enjoy our simultaneous interpretation services (English to French or French to English) and/or participate in our discussion groups using virtual reality (VR).

North America is notorious for overheating its buildings in the winter and overcooling them in the summer. The weather outside should be warm at this time of year, but bring an extra layer (sweater, jacket or vest) to stay warm inside!

Parking can be a bit of an issue on the 91��ɫ campus, but it tends to be easier in the summer months. On-campus parking is available for cars on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees apply. Learn more about parking on campus.

Our activities will take place in either English or French, depending on the comfort of the speaker/facilitator. However, simultaneous interpretation services (English to French or French to English) will be provided. You’ll need to bring your own laptop or tablet. We’ll provide you with headphones and a link to a Zoom session so you can enjoy the audio in your preferred language.

Absolutely. We’ll make sure to provide you with that information in the symposium room.

June in Ottawa is usually warm, with average temperatures between 24 °C and 13 °C. On average, there are 10 rainy days a month.

However, North America is notorious for overheating its buildings in the winter and overcooling them in the summer. So, bring an extra layer (sweater, jacket or vest) to stay warm inside!

You’ll be asked about your dietary and accessibility requirements when you register for the symposium. Feel free to provide us all the information we may need to make your experience a pleasant one.

Alternatively, feel free to reach out to the symposium coordinator at [email protected] to share your accommodation requirements.

No. We’ll be able to check you in digitally when you arrive, as long as you remember the name and email address you registered under.

No. However, we’ll provide a summary of the symposium, especially the results of the discussion group exercise, afterwards.

Yes, but we wouldn’t recommend it.

If you choose to, we’ll have a second room where you can sit with your laptop and attend the session virtually on the VR platform.

However, the exercise will also take place in person, and it’s more likely to be productive if as many diverse people as possible join in. So, we encourage you to join the in-person discussion groups.

That said, we’re exploring the possibility of offering VR meet-and-greet sessions to all our registrants before the symposium so all attendees get the chance to try this unique VR experience. Stay tuned!

The registration fee was calculated on a cost-recovery basis to account for some of the administration and audiovisual/IT costs. However, most costs are covered by the Career Development and Experiential Learning sector at the University of Ottawa. 

Our activities will take place in either English or French, depending on the comfort of the speaker/facilitator. However, simultaneous interpretation services (English to French or French to English) will be provided. We’ll give you the link to the sessions. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to choose which audio you prefer (no interpretation, English to French or French to English) and enjoy the symposium in your preferred language.

Nothing — don’t worry. Before the activity, we’ll meet on Zoom and guide you through the process of accessing and navigating the VR platform, Wavemakers. We’ve tried it ourselves beforehand, and it’s much easier than we thought.

We’re also exploring the possibility of offering VR meet-and-greet sessions to all our registrants before the symposium so all attendees get the chance to try this unique VR experience. Stay tuned!

No. However, we’ll provide a summary of the symposium, especially the results of the discussion group exercise, afterwards.