Bridging the Gap: Supporting International Graduates’ Transition from Postsecondary Education to Alberta’s Labour Market

Despite rising international enrolment in Alberta, graduates face lower incomes, lower employment rates, and weaker job matching than Canadian graduates. Additionally, holding a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) does not guarantee relevant employment.

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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Nations of the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The City of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).