Building a Pathway to Employment and Community for International Graduates

The Hamilton International Student Workforce Readiness Program is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to support international students transition into fulfilling careers and lives within the city. This initiative is lead by the International Student Community Collective (ISCC), a partnership with the City of Hamilton, McMaster University, Mohawk College, Redeemer University, and Helping International Students (HIS).

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Dates: March 17 - May 9, 2025

Registration Deadline: March 7, 2025

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Program Highlights

• Tailored for Success: A centralized, cohort-based program offering graduating international students personalized mentorship, workshops, employment connections, and community engagement to support their study-to-work transitions.

• Merit Badge Certification: At program completion, graduates earn a “Hamilton Workplace Ready” badge, signaling their career preparedness, and knowledge of living and working in Hamilton

Are you an international student ready to launch your career in Hamilton?

• This 8-week program will prepare international students that wish to stay in the City of Hamilton post-graduation, with the toolkit to thrive in the City as a young professional. This includes:

• mentorship with local professionals

• community volunteering opportunities

• community integration and career workshops

• access to networking events with the business community and employers

• Hamilton key sector tours (goods movement, agribusiness and food processing, life sciences, tourism, creative industries, ICT and digital media, manufacturing , real estate and finance)