Pathway to Stay in Nova Scotia

Preparing international students for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and employment

In partnership with Business + Higher Education Roundtable, and with the support from the Government of Canada, Nova Scotia Community College and Dalhousie University are delivering a program focused on Work Integrated Learning (WIL). 

Pathway to Stay Program for NSCC and Dalhousie Students is a free, non-credit program open to all NSCC and Dalhousie international students. 

Get Started with Pathway to Stay:

1. Register. Use this link to register and create a profile. Are you an existing user from last year? Simply log in.
2. Start watching recorded modules (workshops) and build your professional skills. From the moment you register for the program you will receive emails with links to watch our modules. Watch as many recorded modules as you want. If you joined the program last year and would like to watch past recordings, you can find them under the Resource Centre when you log in. 
3. Complete any 2 milestones to receive your Pathway to Stay certificate in April.
4. Below is the schedule of the events that will take place from January - April  2025

If you have any questions, contact . 

Event	Virtual or in-person	Day & Time
Your online Pathway to Stay course	Virtual	Flexible, you have access to modules as soon as you register for the program - you can watch as many as you want, whenever you want.
Program Kickoff - Student Panel	Virtual	January 15 from 12 pm - 1 pm
Employer Panel	Virtual	January 22 from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Pathway to Stay Mentorship	Blended	February 2025. Details to Follow.
Best Conference	In person	March 8. Details to Follow.
Program Ends (deadline to complete required milestones)	Virtual	March 23
Receive Pathway to Stay Certificate	Email	April 1 - 14