International student

TrainHub Launches Ethical Business Practices in International Student Recruitment

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional, International student, University, Partnership, Trust, ApplyBoard, Ecosystem, Business

Ethical Business Practices in International Student Recruitment (Ethical Business Practices) shares agreed-upon principles of compliance and integrity in international education.

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  • Ethical Business Practices in International Student Recruitment (Ethical Business Practices) shares agreed-upon principles of compliance and integrity in international education.
  • This free e-learning course teaches a set of clear, widely accepted best practices that anyone can refer to when evaluating professional international student recruitment.
  • “With the launch of TrainHub Originals’ Ethical Business Practices course, TrainHub is now the tool for compliance training across destination countries,” says Jimmy Battalgia, Head of TrainHub.
  • With the launch of Ethical Business Practices, TrainHub aims to raise standards in the international education sector, enable recruiters to operate at the highest level of professionalism, and enhance the international student experience.

Scotiabank teams up with Immigration.ca to create smoother pathways for newcomers

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Immigration.ca is a leading source of resources for newcomers in the Canadian immigration industry with more than 2.5 million monthly visitors through online and social media channels.

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  • Immigration.ca is a leading source of resources for newcomers in the Canadian immigration industry with more than 2.5 million monthly visitors through online and social media channels.
  • "Our partnership with Immigration.ca will allow us to reach and help more newcomers, no matter where they are in their moving process."
  • "Scotiabank has products specifically geared towards newcomers that will help them prepare for a successful life in Canada."
  • Scotiabank surveys have shown that newcomers feel worried, overwhelmed, and confused by their finances and navigating through the Canadian banking system which is why Scotiabank continues to enhance its pre and post arrival support for newcomers.

EpicQuest Education's Davis University Student Association Among World-Class Universities Including Ivy League Schools Invited to Attend the First International Student Congress in China

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
International student, Congress, University, Learning, Internalization, Ivy League, MIT, Education, School, Stanford University, Student, Workplace, Management

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of higher education for domestic and international students in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced today that its Chinese student association has been invited to attend the first International Student Congress to be held in China in August of 2024; the first time that that the organization will hold its annual meeting in China.

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  • Diane Brunner, President of Davis University, commented, "We believe that the participation of Davis' Chinese student association in this global event reflects our increased focus on international recruiting and enhanced globalized education.
  • The universities invited to attend the International Student Congress in China include the best in the world.
  • These include all of the Ivy League schools as well as MIT and Stanford among many other top schools in the US.
  • UK universities include Oxford and Cambridge among many others, and the most prominent universities from Canada, Europe and Asia are also being invited to attend.

HDFC Bank and TD Bank Group sign an agreement to simplify banking experience for Indian students in Canada

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - HDFC Bank and TD Bank Group (TD) today announced an expanded relationship supporting Indian students planning to study in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - HDFC Bank and TD Bank Group (TD) today announced an expanded relationship supporting Indian students planning to study in Canada.
  • With this agreement, TD and HDFC Bank are announcing a new referral program.
  • In 2023, there were over 425,000 Indian international students with active study permits in Canada, making the country the top source for international students in Canada.
  • TD International Student Banking Package: Students can get up to $635 CAD in value when they start by opening a TD Student Chequing Account.

Kiantra Loza Named Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Kiantra Loza, Ed.D., the new Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage, found her passion for working in higher education through her personal college journey at Lewis University.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Kiantra Loza, Ed.D., the new Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage, found her passion for working in higher education through her personal college journey at Lewis University.
  • "College was a challenging time for me, and I struggled to navigate the nuances of college life," Loza said.
  • I have always envisioned myself serving students and making an impact in the same way my mentors did for me.
  • Recognizing the substantial Latinx population in DuPage County, she oversaw the addition of two bilingual admissions representatives.

BMO Supporting Canadian Newcomers' Financial Literacy Through Partnership with PeaceGeeks' "Welcome to Canada" App

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Exclusive banking partnership will help Canadian newcomers access digital tools and resources to support their financial journey.

Key Points: 
  • Exclusive banking partnership will help Canadian newcomers access digital tools and resources to support their financial journey.
  • As the organization's exclusive banking partner, BMO will provide newcomers access to trusted online resources, capabilities, and educational content to support financial literacy as they establish their lives in Canada.
  • The mobile app also seamlessly directs newcomers to banking products and services, locates nearby bank branches, and will soon help with booking appointments with financial advisors at BMO.
  • We are pleased to be partnering with BMO to ensure financial literacy and access to banking is as easy as possible for newcomers."

Interac survey shows more than half of new Canadian families have been targeted by financial fraud

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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A recent survey by Interac Corp. (Interac) reveals seven in 10 (70 per cent) new Canadians polled feel they are more susceptible to financial scams than the general population.

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  • A recent survey by Interac Corp. (Interac) reveals seven in 10 (70 per cent) new Canadians polled feel they are more susceptible to financial scams than the general population.
  • As record number s of immigrants arrive in Canada, scammers are preying on newcomers navigating an unfamiliar financial landscape.
  • "Being targeted for financial scams is an all-too-common experience for newcomers.
  • The Interac survey reinforces that high scam rates are taking a toll on the financial fortitude of newcomers.

Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Education, IRCC, International student, Canada Border Services Agency, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Fraud, Organization, CBSA, Growth, University, Student, DLI, Aircraft, Refugee, Letter, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry, Tutoring, Tourism, Immigration

While international students have contributed to life on campuses across the country, they have also experienced some serious challenges navigating Canada's International Student Program.

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  • While international students have contributed to life on campuses across the country, they have also experienced some serious challenges navigating Canada's International Student Program.
  • The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced plans to implement several measures aimed at strengthening Canada's International Student Program and at better protecting genuine students from fraud.
  • We recognize the significant social, cultural and economic benefits that international students bring to Canada, and for those benefits to continue, we must address challenges to the integrity of the International Student Program.
  • We will continue to improve Canada's International Student Program by protecting students and weeding out those who try to take advantage of them.

Wescom Credit Union Announces Strategic NIL Partnership with Members of the Entire UCLA Women’s Basketball Team

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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California-based Wescom Credit Union today announced its Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) partnership with members of the entire UCLA Women’s Basketball team for the 2023-2024 season.

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  • California-based Wescom Credit Union today announced its Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) partnership with members of the entire UCLA Women’s Basketball team for the 2023-2024 season.
  • In addition to the NIL partnership with all 12 student-athletes on the UCLA Women’s Basketball team, Wescom also inked a partnership with the Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach, Cori Close.
  • This alignment marks the second official UCLA NIL partnership for Wescom, demonstrating Wescom’s unwavering commitment to building a robust NIL ecosystem for UCLA athletes.
  • To learn more about Wescom’s NIL partnership with members of the UCLA Women’s Basketball Team, please visit wescom.org/nil .

Tamara McClain Appointed New Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - In her new role as Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Tamara McClain is focused on fostering academic pathways for all students to ensure equal access to education.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - In her new role as Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources at College of DuPage, Tamara McClain is focused on fostering academic pathways for all students to ensure equal access to education.
  • Most recently, McClain served as COD Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Partnerships and Learning Resources.
  • "The community college environment holds a special place in my heart," said McClain, who joined the College in 2016.
  • "Tamara's invaluable expertise and dedication in cultivating collaborative relationships with our academic partners has been remarkable," said COD Provost Mark Curtis-Chávez.