The Great White North, as
inflected in the name, houses some of the greatest educational institutions
which provides students with a qualitative learning experience that allows them
to gather the knowledge, experience and connections required to enter their
chosen work field.
Accommodating over 92 public
canadian universities and about 175 community colleges, offering various disciplines ranging of courses in canada IT, Engineering,
Business, Healthcare, Hospitality, Construction and Media; Canada has become a
popular overseas option. Sumit Aggarwal, International officer from Algonquin
College states, “Over 130,000 international students choose Canada as their
preferred choice of study, due to the superior education system. The high
standards of the Canadian Universities educational system and outstanding quality of
Canadian schools are acknowledged globally.”
Canadian colleges design relevant
courses, which fulfill all requirements needed to enter the job market. One
such practice followed by most university canada is offering students an option for
a co-operative work term, this allows student to earn course credits by working
for a full semester in the industry of their choice, thus enabling them to gain
a first hand experience of the Canadian work culture and get relevant work
experience. Sahil Joglekar who is pursuing post graduation from George Brown
College in Human Resource Management, says, “the Canadian education system has
shaped me well to enter the workforce and the experience has been wonderful”.
While university canada is a relatively inexpensive education option
and has maintained one of the lowest inflation rates worldwide, it still offers
options in terms of scholarships, financial aids and grants for deserving
candidates. Students can also opt to cover their living expenses by considering
part time opportunities within or near the campus. As per the rules, they are
allowed to participate in a 20 hour work week during the term and a 40 hour
work week during vacations.
With the changing Canadian demographics and new industry
trends, there is a rising demand for skilled workers who hold degrees in
various fields such as IT, Business and Engineering. Moreover, with recent
changes in immigration policies, students who have graduated from with a post
secondary qualification from Canadian Universities are now eligible for an open
work permit, which is valid for up-to three years, depending on the number of
years of education.
When it comes to visa applications, the Canadian High
Commission has initiated a successful new program know as the Student
Partnership Programs (SPP), which is a venture aiming to reduce the visa
application formalities (for example requiring very limited documentation), and
faster visa approvals; provided that the
students apply for study programs with participating colleges.
Thus with an excellent educational system and a welcoming
immigrant policy, Canada continues to charm all who wish to pursue further
education. However, students should take precautions so that they are not be
misled by unauthorized agents, sub-agents, immigration consultants etc who
claim to provide guidance regarding applications, job opportunities, work
permits etc. Approaching a direct university representative is always the
safest course.
With the 'Ed- Mission Canada', educational fair being held
between 14th April - 3rd May in 11 cities all over India, students
can get an opportunity to directly interact with various Canadian universities
and colleges.
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