Acsenda students volunteer and clean up Charleson Park
On October 15th, a group of 30 student volunteers, ambassadors, staff, and faculty participated in our Neighbourhood Cleanup Party at Charleson Park, False Creek. The goal of the Shoreline Cleanup is to keep our community and shoreline clean and safe. The weather was amazingly sunny, warm, and great for being outdoors. The group stayed from
International students can now work more than 20 hours per week in Canada
As of November 15, 2022, international students can now work over 20 hours per week in Canada. In an effort to address the labour shortage, the Canadian government lifted a long-time regulation that limited international students to only 20 hours of work per week off-campus. The IRCC has announced that from November 15, 2022, to
Acsenda students visit largest multi-product bulk terminal in North America
Acsenda School of Management International Business Management (IBM) students visited the largest multi-product bulk terminal in North America. The terminal is a critical link in the supply chain that transports Canadian potash and steelmaking coal to markets worldwide. During the tour, students learned about the terminal operations, key international destinations for commodities that the terminal
Manning Park Resort practicum preps students for hotel management careers
https://youtu.be/BI80DlzglaA Acsenda School of Management works with industry partners to provide students with exceptional practicum and job placement programs. One of these opportunities, tailored to the needs of our Bachelor of Hospitality Management students, is working at Manning Park Resort. Through this practicum, students learn the ins and outs of hotel operations, working in
Canadian job vacancies rise to new record in 2022
Between May and June 2022, Canadian job vacancies rise to a new record in 2022 of 3.2%, meaning more than 32,000 jobs are currently available. According to Statistics Canada, since May, job vacancies in Canada have achieved a new record surpassing 1 million in just three months. The total labour demand which refers to the
Acsenda recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
[yotuwp type="videos" id="w2-ODbJIUUA" ] On September 30th, Acsenda School of Management will be closing our doors in recognition of The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. The Residential School System officially operated from
BCCDC’s Public Health Guidance Update ahead of Fall term
BCCDC's Public Health Guidance Update ahead of Fall term throughout the pandemic, B.C.’s post-secondary institutions have maintained a coordinated approach rooted in BCCDC guidance. As students, faculty and staff begin a new term, here are the updated recommendations from them. What is Public Health doing at this stage of the pandemic? Public Health continues to
What are the main reasons for Canadian student visa rejection?
There are plenty of reasons why a student visa in Canada might be rejected. For that reason, we wanted to put together an article that examines the most common reasons. If your application is refused, this means that you did not establish eligibility for a student visa, which could be due to a lack of
Acsenda introduces Wellness Room for stressed students
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed... or both? Acsenda introduces Wellness Room for stressed for students who require a break from day-to-day activities or aren't feeling well on campus. Wellness rooms in schools are becoming increasingly popular in today’s society. They can provide a vital break and improve the mental and physical well-being of students. They can
80% of recent Acsenda graduates employed: 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey
Each year, Acsenda School of Management conducts a graduate outcomes survey to evaluate job outcomes and to obtain graduate feedback. Respondents of the survey include recent graduates from all concentrations, many of which are working in vastly different industries after graduating. Participation was voluntary, the survey was conducted online, and the respondents were ensured confidentiality.