Many students have concerns about career planning, but for some international students there can be additional things to consider. This is a collection of some available resources.
Employment Resources:
New Canadians Centre Peterborough: The New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees and other newcomers in the Peterborough and Northumberland regions with employment and other resources.
Community Resources
Government of Canada: Studying and working as an International Student in Canada. This website has links that will break down several scenarios that assist students in settling into their new community.
Trent World University Services of Canada: a Canadian international development non-profit organization dedicated to improving education, employment and empowerment opportunities for youth, women and refugees in more than 25 countries around the world.
Educational and Financial Resources:
New Canadians Centre Peterborough: The New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees and other newcomers in the Peterborough and Northumberland regions with employment and other resources.
Moving 2 Canada: As an international student in one of the many Canadian universities, you may at some point find yourself in need of help beyond your academic life. If you have a health or legal issue, read on to learn more about help for international students in Canada.
On Campus Support
Trent International: Trent International is the central support office for all international, English as a Second Language, and Exchange students at Trent. At Trent International, it is our job to provide the additional support that international students may need, in order to be successful throughout their academic journeys. We know it is challenging to leave your family and the comforts of home to study in a new country, and we want you to know that TI is your family and part of your circle of care here in Canada (or while you are studying abroad).
Wellness: The mission of the Student Wellness Centre is to provide integrated services to address the holistic needs of students studying at Trent. The Student Wellness Centre consists of Counselling, Health & Accessibility Services. All services are strictly confidential and co-located in Blackburn Hall.
Trent Central Student Association: The Trent Central Student Association (TCSA) is a union-run for, and by, undergraduate students at Trent University. The TCSA is a non-profit organization that helps students share ideas, create change, gain new skills and access help and support while at university. In addition to advocacy and lobby efforts, the TCSA also provides a variety of services and events for its members including managing transit and the student benefits plan, offering student bursaries, and hosting social events, campaigns, workshops, and more.
Career and Workforce Readiness Modules: a six-module free course created by Trent University’s Careerspace to support learners in entering the workforce, taking the next step in their career, or figure out where to start with the whole process.
Careerspace: Visit us at Careerspace in the Student Centre. Our team can help review your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, as well as support with interview preparation, job search strategies, networking and more! Throughout the year, we also offer workshops, events, and networking sessions at both campuses on all things related to career preparedness to help you put your best foot forward when it comes to landing that dream job. You can email us at careers@trentu.ca check out our website trentu.ca/careerspace/ or visit us on the third floor of the Student Centre in room 3.10
Future Immigration:
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows recent graduates from participating Canadian post-secondary institutions to receive a one-time open work-permit called a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years. Qualifying work experience gained under a PGWP can contribute to a pathway to permanent residence in Canada. Review the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program eligibility criteria on the Immigration Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website. Have questions about PGWP? Contact Trent International at internationaladvising@trentu.ca.