Bow Valley College International Education

Important notice

Are you a spouse of a Filipino International student with open work permit? You're invited to participate in the First Filipino Temporary Foreign Worker Assembly on Saturday September 24.

This is in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary, Philippine Overseas Labor Office- Vancouver and Overseas workers Welfare- Vancouver.

The event will commence with the following information sessions about:

1. Rights and Responsibilities
2. Consular, Labor, Welfare Services
3. TFW Community Support
4. Free Legal Clinic

You may register on the QR code provided on the poster.

For questions, you can directly reach out to Magno Daria through email at: [email protected]

NSO is around the corner. Get ready to learn about your program and services offered to help you.

We’re excited for our Fall 2022 hybrid NSO taking place on August 30 & 31! Join us either in person or online for a fantastic two-day experience. Immerse yourself in the BVC culture, get tips, tricks, and tools to aid your success, meet your peers, and more. Visit https://fal.cn/3rnNf for more info.

The Bow Valley College “Women Pivoting in Tech Entrance Bursary” is open to all women-identifying students and will help fill in-demand tech jobs in fields such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, information technology services, and software development. The bursary can help cover tuition, childcare costs, and other basic expenses, allowing them to better cope with student life without worrying about financial pressures.

The deadline is August 12.

Prospective students can apply here: https://bvcawards.awardspring.ca/prospective/signin

Happy Stampede.

Our campuses will be closed on Friday, July 8, so here's a checklist of ways to enjoy your long weekend: Dress in denim.
Eat pancakes.
Watch the rodeo.
Ride the midway.
Have a blast at this year’s Calgary Stampede.

An amazing opportunity with The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation for 20 youths to explore the international development sector and themes of sustainability, gender equality, inclusiveness, and more — right here in Alberta! Join participants who will travel across Alberta and engage with Alberta international aid organizations, local organizations and community leaders through dialogue and practical hands-on learning. Read more about the program and apply before March 13 here:

Global Connect - ACGC | The Alberta Council For Global Cooperation Join 20 young adult participants to explore the international development sector and themes of sustainability, gender equality, inclusiveness, and more — right here in Alberta!

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) was renamed to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Two new streams were also launched – the Rural Renewal Stream and the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. Check more here:

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Eligible individuals can apply to be nominated to work and live in Alberta permanently.

Today is , and we are supporting YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) to raise awareness against bullying. This year, we encourage our community to establish good relationships with colleagues, teachers, and classmates, as building healthy relationships is a great way to prevent bullying and foster safe environments. Be sure to wear your pink shirts and use to join the conversation. Learn more at https://fal.cn/3mpr9

We concluded with Bow Valley College "Diversibility: International Development" campus podcast exploring topics in sustainability, cultural diversity and international development. Tahira Ebrahim, Manager Global Engagement, joined Diversibility hosts Amy Spark, Sustainability Coordinator and Justin Hardjowirogo, Intercultural Centre Engagement Officer for a conversation about international development. This podcast discussion addressed questions such as: What is development? How can we amplify marginalized voices that are impacted in this work? How can our own identities and realities shape development work as a personal priority?

Today Bow Valley College had an amazing "Indigenous Realities in Response to Development Work" session with Crystal Manyfingers who joined us for a fireside chat, discussing challenges and opportunities of Indigenous communities in Canada, seven years after the introduction of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Crystal Manyfingers is a Teaching and Learning Consultant for Curriculum, Indigenization, and Decolonization at Bow Valley College. She was recognized with a Faculty Award in February 2020. She is a Blackfoot (Kainaiki) woman, from the Kainani (Blood) First Nation in southern Alberta.

What a great kick off session to International Development Week we had today!! Bow Valley College would like to thank our knowledgeable and inspiring panelists Chris Enns and Susan Pereverzoff for their amazing presentations during the " Creating Global Leaders in an Interconnected World" event. Our speakers engaged the audience by discussing the value of generating a sense of leadership and global citizenship in Canadian youth, through international experiences. For a list of more IDW events please visit: https://lnkd.in/gDJemYkA

Bow Valley College will be hosting a three day series of events as part of International Development Week (IDW), February 8-10. IDW aims to inform, inspire, and involve Canadians in Canada’s international development efforts. This year, we reflect on how far we have come, how connected we are, and how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda can guide us to a resilient, inclusive and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join Bow Valley College for a series of virtual events that highlights a range of perspectives and issues that surround the world of international development. For more information and to register check here: https://fal.cn/3lAXA