MITT Launches New Diploma Programs and a
New High School, Looks to Expand
Brazilian Enrollment
February 28, 2015
International students are happily surprised by Winnipeg’s diverse community, rich arts, cultural, and entertainment offerings. They can attend professional sport events, visit an art gallery, or explore the beautiful lakes and prairies of the surrounding region. At the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT), students can take advantage of all the opportunities available in the city, as well as the province of Manitoba.
In addition, the government’s International Education Branch in Manitoba is dedicated to internationalizing the province and offers benefits for international students. All students who possess a valid study permit and stay longer than six months are eligible for free health insurance and a tuition fee rebate of up to 60 percent. If students stay in Manitoba to work after their studies or become permanent residents, they can get up to 60% of their tuition back through their income tax return.
MITT has an excellent track record of preparing students for employment through applied skills training geared towards securing jobs. Eighty percent of MITT programs involve work placements or paid internships. Depending on the program, the average employment rates for graduates is 87%, according to a recent survey.
Of particular interest for international students are the Culinary Arts and Design program and the Hotel and Hospitality program. The Post-graduate Certificate in International Business and the Network and Computer Technology program are especially popular among Brazilian students. The institute will be expanding in 2015 with new diploma programs and the launch of a MITT high school in September.
MITT International has been part of the international education sector for only four years and is eager to see further development, especially by bringing in more Brazilian students. MITT International Education Director Liz Choi explained, “Science without Borders has definitely played a positive role for us. I would love to see more students join us individually, whether through a separate institution or through word of mouth. If we can see 20 - 30% of our international population be students from Brazil-that would be ideal.”
MITT attended the Edu-Canada fair in 2014 and plans to visit Brazil again in fall 2015. “Brazilians are more active than students from elsewhere and we are enjoying their company, concluded Ms. Choi.”
