S.U.C.C.E.S.S. partners with Vancouver Community College to support international students

For Immediate Release

July 18, 2024

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. partners with Vancouver Community College to support international students

Vancouver, BC – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is excited to announce a partnership with Vancouver Community College International Education that will allow VCC and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to collaborate to support international students through various settlement activities and events.

Vancouver Community College, founded in 1965, is the oldest public community college in BC with more than 15,000 local and international students. Many of these students would benefit from more specialized settlement support to help them get them most from their study experience in Canada.

“S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is thrilled to partner with Vancouver Community College to help support their international students settle in the region,” said Queenie Choo, CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

“Working together, we have the networks needed to provide information and orientation along with referrals to programs and services including mentoring and volunteer opportunities to these students which enable them to contribute their skills to our economy and succeed on their Canadian journeys.”

Choo added that among the services S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is excited to offer are newcomer orientations, career advice and mentoring, mental health education and emotional support, plus assistance with affordable housing and food security.

“International students deserve wrap around settlement supports to ensure they can achieve their educational goals and we believe our new partnership will enhance both their experiences and outcomes in Canada,” Choo explained.

Jennifer Gossen, VCC’s Director of International Education said, “this partnership is a win-win for VCC students and our international education department. It will provide support for our students and meet our internationalization objective to enhance student supports and services with a focus on mental health, career and settlement, and safe and secure living conditions.”

For more information:
Elaine O’Connor
Director, Strategic Communications and Partnerships
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
[email protected]

For information on international student services, please email Jennifer Gossen, VCC Director of International Education at [email protected].

About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Founded in 1973, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is one of the largest social service agencies in Canada. It offers a wide range of programs and services that promote the belonging, wellness, and independence of people on their Canadian journey. Program and services are offered in the areas of newcomer settlement, English language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, seniors care, and affordable housing. For more details, please visit www.successbc.ca.

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