Heaslip House, Ryerson University Home of The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Ryerson university Internationally GATEWAY for Internationally Educated Professionals Presented by: Jose A. Garcia, P. Eng., Ph.D., MBA Program Manager –Middle Level Managers with Technical Background Pathways to Post Secondary Education

Connecting the Dots New comer/IEP Arrived in Ontario Integration Language Proficiency Survival Job College program Bridging Program University Program Job in profession Job in related profession Volunteering Unemployment

Post-Secondary Education (PSE) University Services – Undergraduate programs – Graduate Programs – Bridging Programs – Continuing Education – Fast-Track Programs – Language & Soft Skills – Advising 3

Graduate and Undergraduate: Example Faculties and Schools at Ryerson The main Universities offer include undergraduate and graduate programs. For example Ryerson University has Five Faculties and 2 Schools Ted Rogers School of Management Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Communication & Design Faculty of Community Services Faculty of Arts Yeates School of Graduate Studies: 10 PhD and 42 master’s programs The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Studies Leading provider of university-based adult education

Continuing Education: Universities also offer a diversity of continuing education programs For example at Chang School of Continuing Education:  1,400+ courses, workshops, and seminars  350 courses developed for distance education delivery  Over 80 career-related certificate programs  Courses toward 13 part-time degree programs  Courses toward accreditation by 13 professional institutes and associations  Approximately 80% of courses are degree-credit 5

PARTNERS Bridging Programs Many universities in Ontario offer bridging programs for internationally educated professionals. For example at Ryerson there are 6 bridging programs.

Language & Soft Skills Graduate School: TOEFL, IELTS, MILAB Bridging Programs: CBLT 7/8, WCC Undergraduate: University Test of English Proficiency (i.e. RTEP) Universities require English proficiency tests such as:

Fast Tracking: Transfer Credits For example at Ryerson: Where a candidate has completed appropriate graduate courses at an acceptable level from another academic institution, but has not been granted a degree using those courses, they may be considered in partial fulfillment of Ryerson's graduate degree requirements. Responsibility for assessing the appropriateness of such courses shall rest with the Director of the Program. Credit for such work shall not exceed fifty percent of the Program's course requirements. Most Universities offer transfer of credits

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Universities use PLAR processes and procedures in their programming to identify and document candidates’ credentials, knowledge, and capabilities. However, often completing the PLAR process at a University does not guarantee admission to any educational program. Candidates who identify and document their prior learning and competency are in a better position to demonstrate their equivalency in relation to academic admission requirements. Ryerson: Nursing, Accounting, Financial Services, Social Work for more info

Admissions-Advising Typically universities offer advising services for: Undergraduate Admissions Continuing Education Admissions Graduate Admissions

Conclusion Internationally educated professionals (IEPs) face many barriers to labour market integration PSE is an excellent alternative in helping IEPs overcome those integration barriers.

12 Thank you! For more information on Ryerson-Gateway Bridging Programs go to: Accepting application for the September 2013 Session of the Middle-Level Managers with Technical background For more information contact: Program Assistant at x 2705