For over 10 years, the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professionals Studies’ Internationally Educated Professionals Bridging Program has designed innovative and comprehensive programs to support newcomer professionals to Canada to succeed.
Over the last decade, more than 800 IEP candidates from 65+ countries have joined. The program offer IEPs university based courses, and for certificate students a credential from a Canadian university, that will support them in finding employment in their field in Canada. By working closely with community, professional and employer partners we prepare newcomers for employment in the Canadian workforce, help them to overcome barriers to transition into work in their professional field and enable them to better contribute their skills to the local labour market.
Media Archive
| Story | Media Outlet | Year |
|---|---|---|
| York University celebrates graduates of the Internationally Educated Professionals Bridging Program | yFile | 2021 |
| LA&PS awarded more than $1M to support IEP development initiatives | yFile | 2020 |
| York University’s Bridging Program for IEPs – Special TV Episode | New Canadians | 2020 |
| York U bridging program celebrates immigrant graduates tonight | Canadian Immigrant | 2018 |
| York university celebrates success of IEP bridging program graduates | The Canadian Bazaar | 2018 |
| York University celebrates success of IEP bridging program graduates | Weekly Voice | 2018 |
| Internationally educated professionals celebrate their York U certificates | yFile | 2018 |
| Conference connects internationally educated professionals with local opportunities | yFile | 2017 |
| Breaking down barriers: York U celebrates internationally educated professionals | yFile | 2017 |
| York U fetes grads of Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals | yFile | 2014 |
| Government announces expansion of Ontario Bridge Training Program | Video | 2013 |
| Building a bridge to Canadian career | Toronto Star | 2013 |
| York University launches bridging program for internationally educated HR Professionals | Newswire | 2012 |
| New immigrant? Meet small business | The Globe and Mail | 2012 |
| A path to acceptance for immigrant professionals | The Globe and Mail | 2010 |
| Overlooked talent pool | Financial Post | 2010 |
| New bridging program at York | Metro News | 2009 |
| University bridge program helps immigrants | Toronto Star |