Beyond Graduation Symposium

Humber Industry and Community Connector Hub

Tapping Into International Graduate Talent to Address Labour Market Gaps

Humber Polytechnic Downtown

<h3>Something powerful is happening at Humber Polytechnic – Humber Downtown</h3>Location: Humber Polytechnic - Downtown Campus, 4th Floor Learning CommonsDate: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PMAdmission: Free (Registration Required) The Research Team at Humber Downtown invites you to a transformative full-day symposium of conversation, connection, and community focused on unlocking the potential of international graduate talent to address Canada’s evolving labour market needs.Join us to build awareness, accessibility, and confidence in the value of hiring international graduates. We will share research insights, engage in panel discussions, and facilitate interactive sessions that connect employers, community agencies, policymakers, academics, and graduate students in developing actionable strategies for workforce integration. <h3>Meet the Panelists</h3>Dr. Marshia Akbar - <a href="https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/People/researchers/marshia-akbar/" title="https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/People/researchers/marshia-akbar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Director, CERC-BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshia-akbar-phd-95920714/?originalSubdomain=ca" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshia-akbar-phd-95920714/?originalSubdomain=ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LINKEDIN</a>Julia Colyar - <a href="https://heqco.ca/staff/julia-colyar/" title="https://heqco.ca/staff/julia-colyar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vice-President, Research &amp; Policy, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)</a>Noah Morris - President &amp; Principal, NJM Strategies Inc. | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-morris-994b4220/?originalSubdomain=ca" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-morris-994b4220/?originalSubdomain=ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LINKEDIN</a>Martin Basiri – Founder &amp; CEO, Passage | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbasiri/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbasiri/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LINKEDIN</a><h3>Moderator</h3>Diane Simpson – <a href="https://humber.ca/academic-division/profile/diane_simpson" title="https://humber.ca/academic-division/profile/diane_simpson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Principal, Humber Downtown Campus, International Graduate School (IGS)</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-simpson-phd-436957a/?originalSubdomain=ca" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-simpson-phd-436957a/?originalSubdomain=ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LINKEDIN</a> <h3>Agenda</h3>9:00 - 9:30 AM - Registration &amp; Networking Breakfast9:30 - 9:50 AM - Land Acknowledgement &amp; Opening Remarks9:50 - 11:00 AM - Panel Discussion: Building Canada’s Talent Pipeline: International Graduates in the Workforce11:00 - 11:30 AM - Research Insights: What the Data Tells Us11:30 - 11:45 AM - Coffee Break11:45 - 12:45 PM - Choose Your Session: Session A: From Enrolment to Graduation to Employment: Insights and InitiativesSession B: Innovation in Action: Showcasing Humber Research Projects1:00 - 2:00 PM - Lunch2:00 - 3:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions Session A: From Research to Policy: Findings fro HEQCO's Consortium on International Session B: Panel Discussion: Confidence in Flux: How PGWP &amp; Immigration Policy Shifts are Reshaping Employer Hiring of International Talent3:00 - 4:00 PM : Concurrent Sessions:Session A: - Networking Session Session B: Fire Side Chat- Transitioning International Graduates inot the Canadian Labour Market: The Community Partner Perspective4:00 - 4:30 PM - Closing Remarks &amp; Call to Action <h3>Ongoing Features: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM</h3>• Marketplace• Professional LinkedIn headshotsShowcase the Talent: Tell Your Story Booth- Voices of students, graduates, community partners &amp; Employers - (Storytelling &amp; Lived Experiences)We encourage you to share this invite with your colleagues or any stakeholders interested in being part of the dialogue!<h3>Getting Here:</h3>Humber Downtown is located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Humber+Polytechnic+Downtown/@43.6698255,-79.3838049,713m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882b3517c0b3021f:0xf230b6fbcc847026!8m2!3d43.6698255!4d-79.3838049!16s%2Fg%2F11qql45pzp?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Humber+Polytechnic+Downtown/@43.6698255,-79.3838049,713m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x882b3517c0b3021f:0xf230b6fbcc847026!8m2!3d43.6698255!4d-79.3838049!16s%2Fg%2F11qql45pzp?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">59 Hayden St, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 2P2</a>We recommend public transit as the most sustainable way to travel to the IGS. The closest subway station is Bloor-Yonge. Please take the Hayden St. exit when leaving the station.Parking: A multi-storey Green P parking garage is located close to the IGS, at 20 Charles St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1T1. <a href="https://parking.greenp.com/carpark/1_20-charles-street-east/" title="https://parking.greenp.com/carpark/1_20-charles-street-east/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Link to Parking</a>The garage can be accessed through Hayden St. or Charles St.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Beyond Graduation Symposium

More events from Humber Industry and Community Connector Hub

Follow organizers to get events picked for you

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Toronto and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Beyond Graduation Symposium

More events from Humber Industry and Community Connector Hub

Follow organizers to get events picked for you

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Toronto and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.