Pre-Departure Orientation Role of George Brown College as a CIIP Focal Point Partner (FPP) for Post-Secondary Education Metropolis Conference 2014

Snapshot: George Brown College  Founded in 1967  Located in heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario  24,000+ Full time students  36,000+ Continuing Ed. Students  2,800+ International Students  560 Apprentices  148 career-focused full-time and 1,600+ continuing education programs  5 campuses: St. James, Casa Loma, Ryerson, Theatre, Waterfront

Focal Point Partner (FPP) since 2007 Served 7,960+ clients and made 30,000+ referrals to local educational, professional and community service organizations George Brown College & CIIP Group Orientation Labour market and employment information, resources and tools My Action Plan Develop an employment focused personal action plan Platform Participate in additional pre-departure services with Canadian partners Follow-Up Participate in surveys, focus groups, and meetings Direct Referrals to CIIP Partners “Entryway” - Connect with and access online support GBC CIIP Advisor

FPP-PSE pre-departure support Respond and expand on info provided in MAP Provide onward referrals to post-sec and training Explain processes for licensure, credential recognition, admissions and PLAR Follow-up to additional questions and more referrals

MAP & response  Initial response: info on programs related to short- term and long- term goals

MAP & response  Attachment:

Pathways & opportunities Options for Education/Training/Licensure UpgradingESL Cultural Communications Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) Bridging/ELT Diploma/degree/post- grad Part-time courses/programs Regulatory Bodies

Future development Part-Time Bridging Programs Post-Graduate Diplomas Degrees Upgrading OSLT & ESL

Feedback I am really thankful to you for supporting me in such a way. It is being very much helpful for me to get oriented with the 3D Animation industry of Canada before arriving there. I will definitely visit the links you have provided. Thank you once again. Yes, we're leaving in a few hours. Thank you for your well-wishes and for offering to assist us with our questions. It really encourages us especially during this time. Again, thank you and we hope to communicate with you soon. Thanks! I am so thrilled to be here. We landed last Friday. I will contact Career Edge today regarding my question as I am eager to start looking for work or internship to gain Canadian experience --which ever comes first. I will also get in touch with Rena [COSTI] today. “ ” “ ” ” “

Building bridges

Why? Value-added Preparation

Thank You Jan Carter, Manager, Immigrant Education | PLAR Tracy Cummins, CIIP Advisor, Immigrant Education