World Education Services

Recently, our customers experienced extended processing times for their credential evaluations. We are in the process of making system upgrades to enhance our efficiency so that, going forward, we can provide faster services to support customers on their journey. This happened at the same moment that we experienced an increase in requests for certain types of evaluations because of external policy changes. Our teams continue to work diligently to serve our customers each day, and we are returning to usual processing times, providing the dedicated service that has defined our credential evaluation operation during our 50-year history.   Thank you to our customers who got in touch to let us know that they had time-sensitive cases. We escalated each one of them. To everyone, thank you for your patience as we transitioned to a new system. We are also working on solutions to provide customers additional information about the status of their evaluation every step of the way.

Education transforms lives. At WES, we're committed to supporting the educational and economic success of immigrants, refugees, and international students. At last week's Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) | Bureau canadien de l’éducation internationale conference, we released a WENR article by Bryce Loo, our Associate Director of Higher Education Research, titled “Massive Growth and Rapid Policy Change: What the Data Tell Us About International Students in Canada.” In it, Loo’s analysis found: - A 286% increase in international student enrollment in 2023 compared to the previous year. - IRCC and Statistics Canada figures identified India as the top country of origin, accounting for 41% of international students in Canada. - Infrastructure strains are an emerging challenge as a result of this rapid growth. - Recent policy changes are shifting student interest away from Canada, leading to a decline in international students beyond what was expected with the new cap. Understanding these trends can help guide policies that promote economic growth and student success, fostering a cross-sector approach with benefits for all. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/bCC350U7aY7

TWO DAYS left to register! Are you helping internationally educated newcomers achieve career success? Join our webinar on November 13 at 2:00 PM EST to learn how to assist your clients in navigating career pathways that utilize their education, skills, and experience in the U.S. Run jointly with our partner SwitchboardTA, the webinar will be joined by WES Director of Network and Resource Development Debra Means-West, as well as Hanna Roche and Heather Webster from Global Talent, who will explore common barriers and practical strategies that further economic inclusion and career advancement for #newcomers with international education. Register now: https://ow.ly/RG4R50TZBUy

#Refugees and #employers met to explore new job opportunities and fill open positions at today's Regina Refugee Hiring Event in #Saskatchewan. Candidates may walk away with a job offer from one of the event's participating employers - Sun Life, Scotiabank, NGIT Services Inc., and Booster Juice - while these employers get direct access to skilled international talent. "Together, we can help newly settled refugee residents build a sense of belonging in their new communities and help support local employers in recruiting and retaining individuals from this largely untapped talent stream," David (Daiwei) Yan, Ed.D., Senior Manager of Employer Solutions at WES. #WelcomingEconomy #WithRefugees Ash Mathias Narendra Akshayam Oluwafunmilayo Grace Ogundiwin Muhammad Kashif Naseer Jumpstart Refugee Talent Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership City of Regina Regina Work Preparation Centre Regina Open Door Society Saskatchewan Polytechnic RIWC Regina Immigrant Women Centre Regina Public Library Ukrainian Canadian Congress Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan (CÉCS)

Are you helping internationally educated newcomers achieve career success? Join our webinar on November 13 at 2:00 PM EST to learn how to assist your clients in navigating career pathways that utilize their education, skills, and experience in the U.S. Run jointly with our partner SwitchboardTA, the webinar will be joined by WES Director of Network and Resource Development Debra Means-West, as well as Hannah Roche and Heather Webster from Global Talent, who will explore common barriers and practical strategies that further economic inclusion and career advancement for #newcomers with international education. Register now: https://ow.ly/RG4R50TZBUy

Havenly in #NewHaven, Connecticut, is one of ten organizations receiving a $100K grant to amplify the influence of #immigrants and #refugees in their community as part of the Elevating Migrant Leadership: Building Inclusive Futures initiative from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund. With this funding, Havenly will empower refugee and immigrant women leaders with a six-month training program, English language resources, and civic education, along with organizing activities at their café and community center. Learn more about the initiative and the grantees here: https://ow.ly/7RuJ50TRHf4 #BuildingInclusiveFutures

The ownership economy isn’t just an idea—it’s a movement that’s gaining momentum. Last week at #SOCAP2024, our Senior Director Smitha Das moderated a panel focused on broad-based ownership models. Panelists Jim Sorenson, Founder, Sorenson Impact Group, Santhosh Ramdoss, President & CEO, Gary Community Ventures, and Brian Boland, Co-Founder, Delta Fund shared inspiring stories of their impact-investing journeys, and offered insights into how scaling ownership can bridge the wealth gap, drive economic stability, and create new pathways to build assets. Panelists also shared strategies for reshaping wealth creation, underscoring how applying an ownership lens across investments can create opportunities for more people to succeed.

WES recently announced that it is contributing almost $400,000 into a new scholarship initiative to support over 20 #refugee students studying on U.S. and Canadian campuses during the 2025/26 academic year. This initiative is possible thanks to collaboration with three partner organizations: -Community Sponsorship Hub plays a vital role in fostering community-based support for #refugees, across the U.S. -World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) is dedicated to promoting the rights and opportunities for refugee students to pursue higher education. -Southern New Hampshire University is committed to providing support to ensure its campus welcomes students from all backgrounds. WES unveiled the initiative at its recent 50 anniversary celebration. It marks a significant milestone in WES' history of collaboration with partners supporting refugees and international students. Read the announcement: https://ow.ly/Uy8s50TTJ2O

We're looking forward to exhibiting at #CBIE2024. Come meet our team in the Exhibition Hall at Booth 16!

At WES, stewardship of our social enterprise includes a commitment to leveraging every pathway to impact. Mission-aligned investing is part of that commitment. This week at #SOCAP2024 our team, including Esther T. Benjamin, CEO and Executive Director, Smitha Das, Senior Director, Investments, Sid R. Hargro, Board Vice-Chair, alongside Ford Foundation's Margot Brandenburg, Senior Program Officer, hosted a panel, “Unlocking Maximum Impact: A Roadmap to 100% Mission-Aligned Investing at a Global Social Enterprise,” and shared WES’ journey towards 100% mission-aligned investing by 2030. Key takeaways: - There is an urgency for mission-aligned investing to accelerate impact and drive WES’ mission of supporting immigrants, refugees, and international students. - Forward-thinking leadership enabled WES to re-imagine how its resources could better serve communities - Impact investing is an ongoing journey that requires embracing a mindset of learning, flexibility, and collaboration. “As WES celebrates 50 years of advancing economic, educational, and social inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and international students, our commitment to mission investing will expand the set of tools we can use to scale our impact. By aligning 100% of our resources with our values, we’re activating additional levers to ultimately drive systems change and enable people to thrive.” - Smitha Learn more about WES’ investment policy: https://lnkd.in/gpNPUJ4z