Global Mobility
Crucial or Unnecessary? English Language Examinations for Internationally Educated Nurses
Trevor Shealy |
The United States faces a significant shortage of registered nurses (RNs) due to high turnover, rising demand for health care, and the lingering systemwide toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without effective policies and programs in place, the projected shortage for 2030 is 63,720 RNs. Not only do nursing shortfalls result in longer patient wait times for health […]
Beyond the Numbers: Canada’s Shifting Immigration Priorities
The year 2025 has marked a significant turning point for Canada, beginning with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation in January after more than a year of rapid policy change and rising public discontent. New challenges, such as strained Canada-US relations and economic uncertainty, have raised the question of what role immigration and the […]
Simbarashe’s Story: Getting Ready for the Future with a Credential Evaluation
WES Advisor |
Simbarashe Muzariri, a WES credential evaluation applicant who works as an engineer in Zimbabwe, has a long-term goal of continuing his career abroad in Canada. Education has played a defining role in Simbarashe’s life, greatly influencing his career path and goals. Now he’s preparing to unlock new opportunities by getting a WES credential evaluation. Realizing […]
Bridging the Language Gap: Empowering Immigrant Professionals Through Contextualized English Programs
Sharif Krabti |
Published in March 2024, the Department of Labor’s Bridging the Gap for New Americans report explores the barriers faced by internationally educated immigrants and refugees who seek to resume their careers in the United States. With our labor market increasingly in need of their skills and experience, the report highlights a key factor in workforce […]
How States Are Opening Their Own Pathways to Occupational Licensure
Sharif Krabti |
In the United States, key regulated industries like education, engineering, and health care face significant labor shortages that are predicted to deepen in the coming years. Experts in the health care area alone project a shortfall of over 900,000 nurses by 2030 and up to 86,000 physicians by 2036 as the country’s population ages and […]
Navigating Nurse Licensing Requirements in Canada
Claire Zheng |
Canada faced a nursing shortage before the onset of COVID-19, and the pandemic exacerbated the crisis. The Government of Canada projects that there will be 155,400 open nursing positions by 2031. Recruiting and licensing internationally educated nurses (IENs) have become one way to address this challenge. This article discusses how to navigate nurse licensing requirements […]