TORONTO, March 7, 2018 – 91ÑÇÉ« is hosting a celebratory reception this evening in honour of the recent graduates of the , preceded by a certificate presentation ceremony at 7pm, at the Keele Campus.

Friends and family of the more than 70 recipients will witness them receive their certificates and join them later in a reception at the CIBC Lobby, at 8:30pm. ÌýAlumni will also attend the event and be recognized for their career success.

"Students in the IEP Bridging Program come from diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of experience. The courses we took at 91ÑÇÉ« really sharpened our skills," said Jasvinder Singh, who has educational background in engineering and work experience in the field of computer science from India and Singapore. He is one of two graduates from this year who will share stories of struggling for career breakthrough in Canada initially, followed by eventual success through participation in the bridging program.

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the bridging programs in HR, Information Technology and Business offered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, provide IEPs from 73 countries an understanding of Canadian work culture and education in the context of their respective professions. Representatives of the ministry and partner organizations including Career Edge, Magnet, HRPA, Civic 91ÑÇÉ« and New Canadians will be at the event to support the new graduates.

WHAT: Internationally Educated Professionals Bridging Program graduates certificate presentation followed by celebratory reception

WHO:

• More than 70 graduates of
• Testimonial presentation by Jasvinder Singh (computer science professional)
• Testimonial presentation by Divya Khare (Human Resources professional)

WHERE: 91ÑÇÉ«,Ìý 4700 Keele Street, Toronto ()

NOTE: IEP Bridging Program graduates are available for media interviews upon request.

91ÑÇÉ« champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni. 91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media contact:
Gloria Suhasini, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 22094, suhasini@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, March 24, 2017 – Recent graduates of will be celebrated at a ceremony on Monday, March 27, followed by a reception at the Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre, Keele campus .

More than 60 graduates will receive program certificates in business, technology and human resources streams. The certificate program, offered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, helps IEPs transition into employment that matches their education, skills and work experience. The graduates are Canadian citizens or permanent residents from around the world, including Africa, China, Europe, Central and South Americas, South Asia and the Middle East.

Funded by the Ontario Government and 91ÑÇÉ« the bridging program gives IEPs a good understanding of Canadian business culture and the local context of their profession.
At the event, two of the graduates, originally from Iran and Ukraine, will talk about their journey to obtaining meaningful employment since attending the bridging program.

WHO:

- Sixty-three graduates of 91ÑÇɫ’s Internationally Educated Professionals bridging program
- Testimonial presenter (Ukrainian immigrant): Olha Shmanko (Business)
-Testimonial presenter (Iranian immigrant): Farhad Pourimohammad (Information Technology)
- Keynote speaker Ananya Mukherjee-Reed, Dean, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

WHAT: Certificate presentation and celebration of career success for the 2016-17 Internationally Education Professionals bridging program graduates

WHEN: Monday, March 27, 7 to 8:30pm

WHERE:Ìý Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre, First floor, Accolade East, 91ÑÇÉ«,

ÌýÌý 4700 Keele Street, Toronto (Building #92 on the )

is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. 91ÑÇÉ« students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. 91ÑÇÉ« U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, 91ÑÇÉ« is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni.91ÑÇÉ« U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media contact:
Gloria Suhasini, Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 22094, suhasini@yorku.ca

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