Canada’s tech sector is growing fast, and many small- and medium-sized employers struggle to find the talent with the digital skills they need. At the same time, international students graduating from Canadian post-secondaries are often underemployed, despite having the skills employers want.
BHER partnered with Wayble to address this disconnect through high-impact WILs that connect international student talent to the employers who need them. Working with large companies like BHER member TELUS, small businesses like EIM Technology, and all the SME sizes in between, Wayble created hundreds of opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience and contribute their international perspectives to Canadian companies that want to grow in the global digital economy.
This case study highlights what makes this WIL program work, from employer mentorship to wraparound supports, and why strategic alignment of international student skills with labour market needs is crucial for closing Canada’s digital talent gap.
