Post-Graduate Certificate plus Work in Canada

  Canada

• Ontario: 
Toronto

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 
Dates: all year round

Description: Education is provided at public colleges in Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and the internship and work placement services are provided by WISH Canada Recruit Inc.

This unique program allows students that have international degrees in any discipline to get a Canadian education in a short period and gain valuable Canadian work experience after graduation from the college. Work placement services can be provided either by WISH Canada in Vancouver or WISH Canada in Toronto.

- Length of the Study Program: 2 semesters (8-12 months).
- Off-campus work permit: can be issued after 6 months of study; WISH Canada can assist students with a part-time off-campus paid work or a full-time unpaid professional internship to gain a Canadian experience before graduation (please refer to Career Management Package descriptions).
- Length of the Post-Graduation Work Permit: must equal to the study period; WISH will assist the student with a paid professional position in Canada after graduation.
- Study Module Start Date: Fall Session in September (some programs start also in January or May). Students can come several weeks or even months before the start date at the college to study and/or improve in the English language first at WISH Canada's partner language school in Toronto if they do not have TOEFL or IELTS or other accepted certificates issued outside of Canada. WISH Canada will provide students with a conditional acceptance letter for the Post Graduate Certificate Program once the candidate has registered for a preparatory language course.
- Credit Earned: Ontario College Graduate Certificate.

* Work Permit:
WISH Canada will help students apply for a Work Permit within Canada. This process requires a work permit support letter from the Campus Director. The Director in charge will review the students school attendance record to verify that the student has been attending the required classes. Then a letter will be issued to WISH Canada to obtain a work permit for the student, which is mailed to the WISH Canada office.

* Paid Non-Professional Jobs Off-Campus for Students:
Sectors include: Restaurants, Retail, Bars, Fast Food, and Service Industry. Examples of positions include:
- server (avg. pay USD9/hour)
- shop clerk (avg. pay USD9/hour)
- supermarket clerk (avg. pay USD9/hour)
- hotel housekeeper (avg. pay USD11/hour)
- food counter attendant (avg. pay USD9/hour)
- guest service
- spa attendant
- lift operator, deli clerk (starting from USD8/hour)

The jobs offered do not include office positions or 'professional' level work. Usually, the students must be available and committed for up to 6 months. These are typical student works, and the off-campus work permit allows students to work up to 20 hours per week.
Unpaid Professional Internship:

It is critical to have the Canadian professional experience to succeed in the Canadian labor market, and therefore, an unpaid professional internship is the best choice to start a career. University students and recent graduates are suitable for unpaid professional internships in different areas other than the Medical service field. The minimum internship commitment is 8 weeks. The most popular industries include:
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Event Management
- Graphic Design
- IT
- Marketing
- Tourism
- Accounting
- Law
- Fashion
- Media
- Logistics
- Art and Culture and so forth

* Post Graduate Employment:
If students want to work in Canada after the graduation, they must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from selected Canadian post-secondary institutions to work in Canada for no longer than the length of their study program. The maximum length for the post-graduation work permit that is issued is three years. For example, if a student graduates from a four-year degree program, they could be eligible for a three-year work permit if they meet the criteria. If a student graduates from an eight-month certificate program, she/he would be eligible for a work permit that is valid for no more than eight months.

* Registration process International candidates:
Please send your resume, the completed application form, copy of the college or university transcript in an English version and a copy of your passport. If the original transcript is not in English, the student must get and send a certified English translation.

After reviewing the documents, WISH Canada will set up a time and a date for a phone interview in order to evaluate the students English level, review the students expectations and discuss the students future plans upon completion of the program. After the phone interview, a report will be sent out - the report will show either pass, pass under conditions or refused. If the student passed the phone interview and has received the report, an invoice will be sent out. Upon receiving the invoice, the partial program payment should be made before the Letter of Acceptance is issued.

Highlights: 2 semester Post-Graduate Programs offered:
- International Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management
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- Accounting and Information Technology
- Brand Management
- Database Application Developer
- Event Management - Event and Exhibit Design
- Financial Services Practitioner
- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Legal and Corporate Administration
- Spa Management
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- Design Management
- Digital Design - Advanced Digital Design
- International Fashion Development and Management
- Financial Planning
- Marketing Management - Financial Services
- Sport and Event Marketing
- Construction Management
- Information Systems Business Analyst
- Wireless Networking
- Advanced Wines and Beverage Management
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Tourism Management
- Food and Nutrition Management

* WISH services included in packages:
- Phone interview and consultation before arrival to Canada to determine the students expectations, English language level and set goals
- Admission and registration process to a Canadian college/university
- Arrival support: arrangement for temporary housing, airport pick-up and an arrival and settlement orientation (city, bank account, phone, shops, obtaining legal documents, etc.)
- On-going progress monitoring throughout the program and consultations for the purpose of getting the best employment opportunities after graduation

* Career Management Package (Total Cost: 2500 CDN) also includes:
- An off- campus part-time non-professional work placement after 6 months of study in Canada
OR
- An unpaid professional internship before or after graduating from the college to widen the employment opportunities
AND
- A post graduate work placement after the completion of the study for the duration that must equal to the study period

* Career Management Package Plus (Total Cost: 3000 CDN) also includes:
- An off- campus part-time non-professional work placement after 6 months of study in Canada
AND
- An unpaid professional internship before or after graduating from the college to widen the employment opportunities
AND
- A post graduate work placement after the completion of the study for the duration that must equal to the study period

An applicant can choose from one of the packages above.

* WISH Placement Services include:

- phone interview before arrival to determine the students expectations, eligibility and English level
- initial consultation upon arrival
- 1:1 interview training
- resume support and company search
- follow-up during the program

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: This unique program allows students that have international degrees and diplomas in any disciplines to get Canadian education and work experience in a short period of time in different fields.

* Admission requirements and deadlines:
- The application for this program is based on a "first come first served" system; therefore, we strongly recommend that candidates apply as early as possible at WISH Canada. Please note that many programs have a limited number of seats.
- The applicant must submit a resume and an official transcript demonstrating proof of a successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program.
- Minimum English language requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550; IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5; CAEL 60; MELAB 80.

Students can come several weeks or even months before the start date at the college to study and/or improve in the English language first at WISH Canada's partner language school in Toronto if they do not have TOEFL or IELTS or other accepted certificates issued outside of Canada. WISH Canada will provide students with a conditional acceptance letter for the Post Graduate Certificate Program

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 13,500 - 16,000 CDN

English Language Preparation: from 150CDN/week to 350CDN/week depending on the intensive study load (from 20 to 40 hours per week of study), location, partner school, length of study (from 4 to 48 weeks), etc. English preparation is mandatory in case a candidate does not meet the English language requirement (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) at the time of application.

Important: Amounts listed are for the current Academic Year. The amounts reflect base tuition and do not include materials or other mandatory incidental fees. College Fees are subject to change.

Program registration services through WISH CANADA RECRUIT Inc. are free of charge. Placement services provided by WISH is included in the total cost are available only for candidates registering for the program through WISH CANADA RECRUIT Inc. or authorized agents of WISH Canada.

* Accommodation costs:
Airport personal pickup + 4 weeks homestay: 1000 CDN

The homestay placement includes a personal airport pick up and drop off to the homestay plus 3 meals per day, a private room and shared bathroom (the price includes 1st 4 weeks of accommodation). Any additional week of accommodation costs around 175 CDN per week. Other accommodation options might be available.

Salary / Pay: Standard canadian pay rates for professionals (depending on the filed, experience, position, etc.)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Canada Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 8 weeks

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

WISH Canada Recruit Inc.'s Mission Statement: To develop valuable career development & experience programs for international applicants coming to Canada for internships. To provide working holiday makers with landing packages including hostel or other accommodation, job arrangement, follow up & support etc.

Year Founded: 2005