The document outlines the International MBA Student Connector Program run by the Greater Halifax Partnership. The program aims to integrate international MBA students into the Halifax workforce through social and professional networking connections. Connectors are individuals who introduce international students to their business networks. The program has facilitated over 200 connections and 33 jobs for international students. It has been duplicated in other cities across Canada.

1. INTERNATIONAL MBA STUDENT CONNECTOR PROGRAM OCTOBER 2010 CINDY DEAN CONNECTOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR JACKIE GUO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONNECTOR COORDINATOR

3. WHO WE ARE

5. IMMIGRATION WORKS IN HALIFAX Generated over 20 million media impressions

9. HOW IT WORKS Draft - v. 9/29/10

11. CONNECTOR PROGRAM “ I am passionate about the Partnership’s Connector Program because, in a strategic and tactical way, it facilitates the introduction of professional newcomers with high quality employers.” Jamie Welsh, Senior Manager, Deloitte Halifax

12. EXAMPLES OF CONNECTOR COMPANIES…

15. HALIFAX CONNECTOR PROGRAM DUPLICATED ACROSS CANADA: NORTH BAY ONTARIO The Connector Program This project was launched in 2009 to help integrate newcomers into the community. It was designed to help create professional and social networks for internationally trained professionals, business immigrants, and newcomers. The program is operated through the North Bay& District Multicultural Centre and the Rotary Club of North Bay

16. HALIFAX CONNECTOR PROGRAM DUPLICATED ACROSS CANADA: NIAGARA REGION

17. IMPLEMENTING TRACKING SYSTEM

18. IMPLEMENTING TRACKING SYSTEM

21. CONNECTING YOU

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