The Group Workshops described below provide informed, in-depth information and advice on several types of international opportunities to satisfy the needs of different audiences. A list of Previous Sponsors, Client & Supporter Comments and details on Fees to book a session for your group are provided following the four program outlines.

Paths to an International Career
Volunteer, Academic and Work Opportunities Abroad

Global interdependence in politics, trade and development offers opportunities for graduates, students and educators at all levels. Highly competitive domestic job markets and a growing demand by employers for individuals with the right kind of background to work abroad combine to make international careers topical and timely.

To explore these opportunities, Paths to an International Career identifies the types of positions that exist in government, multilateral and non-governmental organizations, and in the business and academic sectors. The session demonstrates avenues open to individuals to gain experience, improve skills and develop contacts for international work.

Questions are encouraged throughout the presentation. Participants can remain afterwards to satisfy personal inquiries.

Beneficial tools provided to attendees include:

• A self-assessment matrix to focus personal attributes for overseas opportunities
• A conceptual framework to structure an international resumé effectively
• An outline of groups to join for interaction with international representatives
• A list of key international organizations to contact about jobs

Who Can Benefit from this Program?

Paths to an International Career is intended for university and senior secondary-level students and graduates, counsellors, faculty, and teachers.

Targeting Careers in International Business
Credentials, Strategies, Actions and Contacts

The internationalization of business is evident in the media and in career ads appearing in newspapers, trade publications and online. Paralleling the growth in human resource needs in global commerce is the interest in international jobs from business students, faculty advisers and counsellors. However, expert information is scant to assist young Canadians to prepare for and pursue international work.

Targeting Careers in International Business explains how to develop skills and display credentials to distinguish yourself from others in the international job market. The session identifies strategies and specific activities to improve career prospects. Business opportunities are examined in depth, and information is also discussed on often-overlooked government, multilateral and academic prospects that can provide developmental positions in international business and finance.

Questions are encouraged throughout the presentation. Participants can remain afterwards to satisfy personal inquiries.

Beneficial tools provided to attendees include:

• A self-assessment matrix to focus personal attributes for overseas opportunities
• A conceptual framework to structure an international resumé effectively
• An outline of groups to join for interaction with international representatives
• A list of key international organizations to contact about jobs

Who Can Benefit from this Program?

Targeting Careers in International Business is intended for university undergraduate and graduate business students, faculty advisers and counsellors.

Introduction to Foreign Service Careers
Positions and Duties, Recruitment Process and Preparatory Advice

Working in the Foreign Service appeals to many bright Canadians at some point in their life. However, misinformation or the lack of information about the career—and about the complex, ever-changing rules of the entry competition—often frustrate people intent on pursuing Foreign Service positions.

To eliminate confusion, explain diplomatic jobs and how to get one, Introduction to Foreign Service Careers covers:

• The types of officer positions available in Global Affairs Canada (formerly DFAIT and CIDA) and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (formerly CIC)
• The structure and activities at home and abroad of the federal government departments and agencies recruiting FS (political trade, development and management/consular), rotational officers, CO, and ES Canada-based officers and FSAA Administrative staff
• How to prepare academically, avocationally and vocationally to enhance prospects for succeeding in the recruitment competition
• Essential details on the exam and interview processes

Questions are encouraged throughout the presentation. Participants can remain afterwards to satisfy personal inquiries.

Who Can Benefit from this Program?

Introduction to Foreign Service Careers is intended for high achieving university and senior secondary-level students, university graduates, counsellors, faculty and teachers.

Creating an International Co-op Program
Strategies for Success

Globalization and demand for career-focused education for secondary and post-secondary students are generating interest in international co-op opportunities. Key issues to consider in launching or refining an international co-op initiative include contacts, cost, curriculum implications, monitoring results and—from the outset—a strategic framework to guide the program.

To assist international co-op coordinators, Creating an International Co-op Program covers:

• Crafting a vision articulating academic strengths and measurable objectives
• Sources to identify partner organizations and sponsors
• A matrix process to foster student development by relating curriculum and extracurricular outputs to knowledge and skill requirements of participating organizations
• Survey techniques to consolidate input from participants to facilitate program responsiveness

Questions are encouraged throughout the presentation. Participants can remain afterwards to satisfy personal inquiries.

Who Can Benefit from this Program?

Creating an International Co-op Program is intended for co-op educators and corporate co-op contacts.

Previous Group Workshop Sponsors

The following institutions, conferences and groups have previously sponsored one or more of the four programs outlined above:

• Foreign Policy Conferences, Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Toronto and Ottawa, ON
• Red Cross Nordic United World College, Flekke, Norway
• Université canadienne en France, Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France
• Lycée canadien en France, St. Jean-Cap Ferrat, France
• International Affairs Association, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
• International Relations Society, Political Science Association, AIESEC, WUSC, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
• Dr. Peter St. John and Dean of Social Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
• Dr. Peter St. John and Dean of Business, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
• CAPS, International Centre, AIESEC, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
• Student Employment Centre and AIESEC, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
• International Work/Study Abroad Fair, Queen´s University, Kingston, ON
• "Discover the World through Education", York University, Toronto, ON
• International Student Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
• Coordinator of International Services, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
• AIESEC, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
• Foreign Service Community Association, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, ON
• North York Career Centre, Toronto, ON
• International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance, World Congress, Montreal, QC
• International Student Adviser, AIESEC, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
• Canadian Career Information Association, Annual Meeting, Waterloo, ON
• Federation of Students, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
• Ontario School Counsellors´ Association, Annual Conferences, Waterloo and Ottawa, ON
• Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association, National Conference, Halifax,
• National Consultation on Vocational Counselling, Annual Conferences, Ottawa, ON
• MBA Science and Technology Program, Queen's University, Kingston, ON
• AIESEC and Commerce Societies, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON
• Business Faculty Placement Service, AIESEC, CAPS, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
• Centre de commercialisation internationale, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB
• AIESEC, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
• Faculty of Administration, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
• Management Faculty Career Development Centre, AIESEC, SEC, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
• International Business Students´ Association, Concordia University, Montreal, QC
• Faculty of Management, McGill University, Montreal, QC
• International Career Week, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
• Student International Development Conference, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
• Career Information Centre, Niagara South Board of Education, Niagara Falls, ON
• King's—Edgehill School, Windsor, NS

Sponsor Comments

“Of particular interest [at this year’s foreign policy conference] was the session offered by Barry Yeates on Paths to International Careers. Useful guidance, helpful tips, practical information, and strategic advice for new entrants to the labour force were the hallmarks of this presentation." J.H. Taylor—Chancellor, McMaster University, Former Undersecretary of State for External Affairs (now GAC)	“We have seen a great deal of positive feedback from your session on international careers. A number of students in attendance found it was a very useful seminar and several commented that they found the package you supplied to be very good.” Toomas Orav—Programming Director, Kingston Branch, Canadian Institute of International Affairs
“I would like to thank you for being a part of our event. Your session allowed us to present a well rounded and informative seminar series to York students… and we hope that you will be interested in participating again next year.” Gail Jagdeo—Counsellor, International Students, Student Exchanges & Study Abroad Office, York University	“On behalf of the staff… we feel very fortunate that you would address our students and counsellors on careers in the Foreign Service. Your presentation is crisp, articulate and informative." Sam Graci—Program Supervisor, Career Information Centre, Niagara South Branch of Education
“All of our students at Concordia University who attended your seminar…were very pleased with the information that you provided. We would be pleased to offer a recommendation for you to other interested parties.” Kuan Yin Bissonnette President, Concordia International Business Association, Montreal	“Mr. Yeates has presented this seminar at the invitation of many organizations, including the University of Toronto, AIESEC, the UN Association….and the Faculty of Management of McGill University, to name a few…If you are a student leader, why not get one of your campus organizations to sponsor this event and provide an excellent service to your fellow students?” A World of Difference, Lisa Yarmoshuk & Chris Coy
“There is no question that your programme was well received… and no doubt in my mind that we need a service such as yours at this College.” Tony Macoun—Rektor Red Cross Nordic United World College, Norway, and Former Director, Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific (Victoria), and Headmaster, Ashbury College (Ottawa)	“Your international careers presentation was the largest and best event we’ve done for our members, prospects, and other students at Dal and SMU.  Two hundred and thirty people ended up buying tickets, and the feedback is very positive.  I’ll be recommending to AIESEC locals across Canada that they should sponsor the workshop to develop membership and to help people find international opportunities." Richard Arthurs, President—AIESEC Dalhousie

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Fees

The current fee for delivery of any Workshop described above is $5,000 Cdn, plus related expenses and tax. (HST/GST applies to sessions in Canada, but not to those conducted abroad.) A lead time of 25 business days is required to schedule a session,and a $2,500 Cdn retainer is payable to FSECC Inc. upon booking.

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