Forward Together

June 25, 2021July 29, 2021aplicario

Forward Together Campaign

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world as we know it has changed. The way we connect, communicate, do business and attend school has drastically changed. However, as vaccination rates across Canada and internationally have increased, the education industry is eagerly looking forward to welcoming back students from all over the world.

Supported by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the “Faster Together” campaign is a cross-sector campaign by Canadian businesses, organizations, and educational institutions intended to push vaccine hesitant individuals to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

“The message is simple: the faster we all do our part and get vaccinated, the faster we can all get back together, and get our lives and businesses back to normal. This single, unifying message is crucial for all Canadians to hear and heed.”
Canadian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Perrin Beatty.

Since its inception, 17 Canadian post-secondary institutions have joined on board. Aplicar and its partner institutions are committed to the health and safety of students. Many of our Canadian partner institutions are taking part in this campaign, including:

MacEwan University

University of Saskatchewan

University of the Fraser Valley

University of Waterloo

Wilfrid Laurier University

These institutions are committed to getting the vaccination message out there to local, current and prospective international students, as well as making sure to facilitate safe and clean classrooms, events etc.

“Vaccination is an important tool in the fight against COVID-19. Innovative initiatives like “Faster Together” bring organizations together to help encourage Canadians to get vaccinated when it’s their turn, protecting themselves and their communities, and helping us get back together, faster.”
— The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health

With the uncertainties that international education faced, and still faces due to the pandemic, the “Faster, Together” campaign aims to put this behind us as soon as possible. Let’s all stick together and get through this.

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Top 10 Canadian Job Markets

June 17, 2021July 29, 2021aplicario

Top 10 Canadian Job Markets

Canada is one of the most popular destinations for foreign nationals to find job opportunities. An education in Canada, in such a case, also helps immensely. International students seek opportunities to study in Canada and often it is very competitive to get into the best courses to study in Canada after graduation. Furthermore, once a Canada student completes their education, it is crucial to understand the job market and know the best cities where they can seek job opportunities.

Canada International Students has been one of the leading countries in welcoming skilled international workers from around the globe to join their workforce and make use of the opportunities. Various cities in various provinces all around Canada are building robust economies and job markets that are attracting skilled immigrants who are ready for the industry with industry proficiencies.

It is important to note that while the pandemic has put a dent on the job market and increased job cuts in many cities. However, the country’s robust economy is recovering from the impact of COVID and finding novel ways to overcome the crisis and put people back into jobs.

As an encouraging sign, apart from the major cities, smaller cities are also seeing growth in the job market. Here is a list of 10 Canadian cities that have shown promise in job opportunities:

Brantford, OntarioThe city of Brantford has a huge immigrant population from Asia, the Caribbean and more. The city has a high employment rate and is witnessing a promising annual growth rate.
Ottawa, OntarioThe city of Ottawa has a relatively low unemployment rate. Ottawa has until recently been the city with the second highest employment rate and a high rate of increase in employment annually.
Quebec City, QuebecQuebec City in the French-speaking province of Canada also has a high rate of employment. A high number of immigrants find their way to this province for studies, primarily in the fields of engineering and technology. The job market in and around Quebec for engineers and finance professionals is quite robust.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaKelowna is one of the most sought after cities in the country by job seekers. The mid-sized city on the West Coast fared quite well economically through the second wave of the pandemic.
Calgary, AlbertaThe picturesque city of Calgary has one of the highest employment rate in Canada and has seen one of the lowest unemployment rates.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanThe city of Saskatoon is witnessing a steady increase in the job market. Immigrants are looking towards Saskatchewan more and more. The city has a high demand for the medical and teaching profession. Engineers, project managers and construction professionals also have high demand.
Abbotsford, British ColumbiaThe city of Abbotsford is witnessing a steady annual growth in the employment rate. The employment rate in the city is over 2/3rds.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaThe city of Halifax is not only a popular destination for tourists but it is also growing as a popular destination for job seekers. The waterside city is seeing demand for project managers, medical professionals, accounting professionals, teachers, doctors, law professionals etc in the job market.
Victoria, British Columbia

One of the more upscale cities in the province, Victoria has seen a very low rate of unemployment in recent years. The city is growing in private enterprise and new job opportunities are growing steadily.
Toronto, OntarioThe vibrant city of Toronto comes to mind when you think of a metropolis in Canada. The nations economic hub, international tourist destination and a city with a beautiful, scenic skyline, also offers a myriad variety of career opportunities. The city does have a high cost of living. However, for those who wish to enter into a corporate life or corporate profession, banking, investment, finance or similar jobs, Toronto is a great option.

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Apply to the school of your dreams in just 5 minutes
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COVID 19 & Changing Trends in International Education

June 7, 2021June 17, 2021aplicario

COVID 19 & Changing Trends in International Education

Over the last 18 months, COVID-19 has impacted the world in several ways including education and more specifically, the landscape of international education. International students across the world are skeptical about their future and trying to cope with the situation. This question remains – when would students be able to pursue their study abroad dreams?

To help international students who aspire to study in Canada, we reached out to some industry veterans and asked them for their valuable insights on the changing trends in international education, what the students should do in these times and how educational institutions in Canada are transforming themselves to adapt to these new norms.

Adopting a more student-centric approach

The education system in Canada has always been student-centric with a focus on flexible and modern ways of learning. However, the pandemic has reshaped this landscape. With more travel restrictions imposed around the world, it becomes pertinent for colleges and universities to adopt a more student-centric approach. As said by Karuna Ausman, Manager – International Recruitment, University of Waterloo

“Having a student-centric approach is mandatory in these times as education can’t be stopped.”

Universities and student counsellors must prioritize supporting students- from their study permit to visa issues, helping them switch to online study to simply making them feel included.

Digital Literacy

Pre-COVID, educational institutions had online classes as an option along with mainstream teaching. During the pandemic, these became the standard way to teach and learn. In such a scenario, digital literacy of international students becomes pertinent. It hasn’t been easy for schools to change their process overnight but many have been able to. As Saurabh Vashisht, Manager for International Recruitment, Northwest College, said

“Digital literacy of international students is very important. Colleges like us have also taken the initiative of digital hiring as a changing strategy of our recruitment process.”

Empathy & inclusion

A little empathy goes a long way, especially in these trying times. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Canadian universities have taken a student-centric approach. They have helped students with devices for online classes, food banks, counselling sessions, financial help to students who have lost their jobs, and much more.

“At our college, we put students first. It is important to be empathetic.”

Mr. Prashant Srivastava, Director South Asia, Seneca College

Besides these efforts, to give international students a sense of inclusion, schools have started cross-cultural classes where international students from different cultural backgrounds and local students interact with and learn from each other.

A piece of advice for international students

The uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused has forced students to compromise with the situation and to change their plans. However, Karuna Ausman, International Student Recruitment Specialist, University of Waterloo, suggests international students should not defer and create a gap of a year, but to resume their classes online from their home country and join in person the following semester. She also shared that before making any decisions, students should thoroughly check their application form and the policies of their college or university including the refund policy.

Hope for a better tomorrow

Canada has always been a welcoming country. The recent policies for permanent residence for people from other countries also support the same. With things slowly returning to normal, Mike Henniger, International Education Specialist told us

“Things will be better by September end and we expect everything to be normal by January in Canada with vaccination.”

Studying in Canada made simple with Aplicar

Aplicar connects students and recruitment partners to the best educational opportunities across Canada. It is a one-stop solution to ease students’ journey to study in Canada.

Fulfil your dreams of studying in Canada with Aplicar!

Aplicar connects students and recruitment partners to the best educational opportunities across Canada. It’s a one-stop solution to ease students’ journey towards studying in Canada.

The Aplicar Advantage

Save hours of research and apply to the most suitable programs and schools in Canada
Apply to the school of your dreams in just 5 minutes
Apply to multiple schools/colleges with a single profile
Excellent acceptance rate
Streamline and simplify search, application, admission, study visa, and post landing services through our flexible service model