Expertise in Labour Mobility

CBIE2025 | Bridging the Employer Views' Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility.
2025-11-04 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Centre des congrès de Québec, Canada
Join Kellie McMullin, Andrew Champagne, and Nannette Ripmeester for the CBIE session about “Bridging the Employer Views’ Gap on Global Skills gained through Mobility” on November 4th at 14.30 – 15.30 (20.30 – 21.30 CEST) the Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec.
About the session:
“The session will focus on presenting data gathered on employer perspectives regarding study abroad and the effect of mobility experiences on the employability of graduates. The session is built around the outputs of a research project of 5 higher education institutions in Canada. The focus is on the employer’s often-overlooked voice, which provides evidence on how HEIs can help students best articulate the skills gained through their international experiences to future employers. Participants will gain an understanding of how recruiters interpret resumes and why soft skills are often valued more highly than technical knowledge. Additionally, the session will explore strategies that higher education institutions can implement to better prepare students to leverage their international experiences in the job market.”
CBIE2025 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 2-5 November 2025. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty – will provide space for sector leaders, practitioners, and collaborators to share knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and explore new ideas to bring the future of international education into focus.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

CBIE2025 | Losing Students, Losing Ground: What Attrition Tells Us About the International Student Experience.
2025-11-04 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Halifax) | Centre des congrès de Québec, Canada
Join Wendy Curtis (Fanshawe College), Haley Shields (Edified), Elyse Pipitone (Edified) and Nannette Ripmeester (Director Expertise in Labour Mobility, Etio) for their CBIE session about “Losing Students, Losing Ground: What Attrition Tells Us About the International Student Experience” on November 4th at 15:45-16:45 (21:45 – 22:45 CEST) at the Centre des congrès de Québec, 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec.
About the session:
“With increasing policy scrutiny and international enrolment recalibrations, Canadian institutions are entering a new era where retention of international students throughout every stage of their journey is no longer just a support issue—it’s a strategic imperative. Yet how many institutions are deeply examining the true cost of attrition? Not only in terms of lost revenue and sunk recruitment costs, but also the human cost to students and families, and the reputational risks to Canada’s brand as a welcoming and high-quality study destination. Every student who leaves early represents a lost opportunity for another learner, a potential ambassador for Canada, and a disrupted journey with long-term emotional and financial implications for the student.
This panel will connect the dots between early student experience, the drivers of attrition, and the multi-dimensional costs to students, institutions, and Canada’s international education ecosystem. Drawing on insights from the 2025 International Student Barometer (ISB) and retention data from across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, speakers will offer evidence-based reflections on where institutions can intervene earlier, act more deliberately, and design systems that build trust, connection, and resilience.”
CBIE2025 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 2-5 November 2025. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty – will provide space for sector leaders, practitioners, and collaborators to share knowledge, forge meaningful partnerships, and explore new ideas to bring the future of international education into focus.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

Looking for work around the Globe for ISSO Glass - Columbia University
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Nannette Ripmeester for her workshop session titled “Looking for Work Around the Globe” on November 11 2025, at 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST (7:00PM – 8:00PM CET) with Columbia University ISSO GLASS programme.
Session description:
This workshop focuses on understanding the role cultural differences play in job hunting. How to deal with national differences in CV/resume writing? Gaining insight into being able to apply in a foreign country, knowing what is favoured by employers in that country, which application methods work best, what skill sets make employers tick, what to mention in your CV/resume, whether it is for a job in Shanghai, Stockholm or Sydney.
Aimed at: students and recent graduates interested in starting an international career.

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-11-20 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Goal:
This series of workshops is aimed at clarifying career development for both international and Dutch PhD’s or postdocs at the beginning of their career. After the workshops they will have an action plan for career development and will be able to act upon this plan to take their career to the next level.
Content:
PhD’s and postdocs often face questions concerning career development – you have to prepare for the next step in your career, one that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. To be able to make progress, you may want some guidance. You need to know your strong and weak points. You need to understand the power of networking. You need an understanding of the job market in both academia and the profit sector. You should be aware of (international) employment opportunities.
A (virtual) high-intensity workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, of two full days tailored to PhD and Postdoc candidates that provides participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond. Delegates will feel empowered to look for work in their research field, inside and outside of the Netherlands.
Key Learnings:
At the end of the workshop, all participants will:

Create an insight into personal and career goals;
Provide a systematic process for exploring career needs;
Focus on current position, desired goals, and unique personal resources;
Enhance practical career skills (in a global world);
Compare career options to formulate an action plan.

Course Language: English

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2025-11-21 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
