Bow Valley College and Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council awarded $9.4 million research grant to support foreign-trained nurses
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Calgary, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bow Valley College and partner Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) have received a $9.4 million grant from the Government of Canada to help Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) gain employment in Canada.Employment and Social Development Canadas investment in the Foreign Credential Recognition Program will remove barriers internationally trained nurses face getting high-quality relevant jobs in healthcare.We are overjoyed to receive this historical and significant investment that will help talented nurses start their new lives in Canada, says Nora Maclachlan, Special Advisor, Health at Bow Valley College. We are incredibly excited to bring our expertise and experience working with internationally trained professionals to this project with Bow Valley College. "CRIEC will develop and customize a program for internationally educated nurses that will offer holistic support pre-arrival and upon arrival, provide help navigating licensing and credentialing, mentorship from industry professionals, and job readiness workshops, training, and networking.Bow Valley Colleges Competency-Based Canadian Nurse Bridging program will use Pivot-Ed micro-credentials to expedite foreign competency assessment and validation. Our graduates contribute to the digital economy, careers in business, TV & film production, and serve on the frontlines of healthcare and social services. Bow Valley College invests in three applied research pillars: educational technology, social innovation, and health.CRIEC is a robust not-for-profit organization that seeks to effectively and efficiently connect newcomer professionals with strategies designed to lead to successful employment outcomes.