Study and Work in Canada: Applied Learning Means Better Earnings

Left to right: Richard Peters, Canadore College Vice-President, Business ; Wade Culliton, Canadore Aviation Professor; Yaqing Fang, Aircraft Maintenance Graduate; Benzhi Liu, Aircraft Maintenance Graduate; Brett Chadwick, Canadore Aviation Professor; Mary Lou Rainville, Dean of Aviation.

Canada continues to be a favourite destination for international students. More than 130,000 international students annually choose Canada as their preferred choice of study in the world. In addition to a world-class education, graduating students often obtain work permits and then land their first job in Canada.

At Canadore College, a growing trend is emerging – more and more domestic and international students with degrees are coming to the College to add that critical “applied learning” credential to their existing portfolio. The reason is clear – the applied learning and skills delivered through Canadore programs are highly sought after by employers here and abroad. This means better employment prospects for graduates.

Canadore facilitates advanced teaching by partnering with other excellent educational institutions around the world to deliver programs. Students may start one of the joint programs in China or Tobago, and then choose to complete their education at Canadore with the option to work in Canada for up to three years before applying for Permanent Residence status.

Canadore sets students up for employment success in several ways, including:

- Consulting with industry and employers to ensure programs, courses and curriculum continue to deliver job-ready graduates with critical knowledge and skills.
- Employer-placement opportunities embedded in many programs’ curriculum allowing students to get critical workplace experience while they complete their studies.
- Canadore’s Career Center and regular job fairs held on campus help match students with employers actively seeking to hire.
- Canadore offers assistance in the work permit process, helping to make the transition from study to work as seamless as possible.
- Degree pathway opportunities can add further credentials to assist students in securing the jobs they want.

There is a shortage of qualified workers in many occupations in Canada. Canadore is training its students to meet this demand. If an international student’s intent is to return home, they can do so with the knowledge that they will be a highly qualified employment candidate in their field.

Many students often select a college or university without first considering their career ambitions, which is backwards. Students should decide on their dream job first and then determine the study path best suited to get there. The applied learning, degree pathways and career preparation offered by Canadore, make it the perfect choice for students considering a Canadian college.