Toronto, November 7, 2012 – On Nov. 8, Harinder S. Takhar, Ontario Minister of Government Services, will join with York University to celebrate the success of foreign-trained professionals from the Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs), whom have graduated, obtained meaningful employment or helped others along the way.
The program enables IEPs to break the barriers to employment in Ontario and obtain meaningful employment – securing a position that matches their education, credentials and experience. It has made the difference in lives of many new Canadians, attracts candidates from more than 30 countries and creates an individual, customized action plan for each IEP that is tailored to their goals and career path.
Who: Harinder Takhar, Minister of Government Services, Government of Ontario; Mamdouh Shoukri, President, York University; Graduating students of York University’s Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals
When: Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, Sign-in begins at 6pm, official ceremony starts at 6:30pm
Where: CIBC Lobby & Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre, First floor, Accolade East Building, York University (see map)
This event is made possible by York University’s IEP Bridging Program, the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.
York University is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. York’s unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility that sets us apart. A York U degree empowers graduates to thrive in the world and achieve their life goals through a rigorous academic foundation balanced by real-world experiential education. As a globally recognized research centre, York is fully engaged in the critical discussions that lead to innovative solutions to the most pressing local and global social challenges. York’s 11 faculties and 28 research centres are thinking bigger, broader and more globally, partnering with 288 leading universities worldwide. York's community is strong − 55,000 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and more than 250,000 alumni.
Media Contact: Robin Heron, Media Relations, York University, 416 736 2100 x22097 / rheron@yorku.ca
