Accelerated  Interna,onal  Educa,on  Consul,ng  

Higher Education Options at some of the “BEST Career Colleges” in Canada!

Ali Jawad Satchu

PART 1

•  FAS-T Education & Ali Satchu

•  Services Available

•  Process & Timeline

•  Why choose College + University and not University Direct?

PART 2  •  Advantages  of  the  College  system  +  ROI  analysis  

•  Popular  Programs  

•  Transfers  &  Partnerships  

•  Pay  Scales  

•  What  is  FAS-­‐T  Educa,on  Consul,ng?    Owned and operated by Ali Jawad Satchu who was an International Student 9 years

ago and now is a Canadian Citizen working for the largest Outdoor Advertising Company in Canada, Completing his Masters in Education at University of Toronto and was an undergraduate Business student. FAS-T provides the much needed support through consulting from the initial career guidance and application process until the student arrives in Canada. FAS-T also provides advice and support after the arrival of the student and assists in the transition process.

•  Does  FAS-­‐T  Charge  me  a  fee?    No. All services are provided free of charge for the Colleges’ that are partnered with

FAS-T Education Consulting and for which the organization is a certified representative within the territory.

•  Why  should  I  go  to  College?    This will be explained in detail however, Colleges are very specific career

schools in Canada unlike the UK they don’t teach A levels rather provide you with real life career training. They are very reputable and have an excellent rate of success with building solid careers.

•  Airport  pick  up  and  drop  off  to  your  residence    

•  On  campus  housing  set  up  

•  Banking  /  Public  Transit  /  Student  Discounts  

•  Applica,on  Support  including  nego,a,ng  with  the  College  and  Visa  assistance    

•  Many  more!!!    

•  Consul,ng  process  

•  Applica,on  process  

•  Visa  process    

•  Transi,on  ,me  

•  Advantages  of  the  College  system  +  ROI  analysis  

•  Popular  Programs  

•  Transfers  &  Partnerships  

•  Pay  Scales  

Difference College + University + Canadian Status

University + Canadian Status

Time 4-6 years 5 years

Total Cost (Tuition) $48,000 (@12,000/yr + 6,000 2 more years)

$68,000 (@17,000/yr)

Immigration Yes (under CEC class) Yes

Job Success Over 95% within 6 months Average

Colleges  +  University  +  Canadian  Status  

ü  The  route  that  FAS-­‐T  suggest  includes  a  3  year  diploma  (@$12,000/year)  -­‐  $36,000  

ü  1  year  work  experience  (Income  not  included  in  this  calculaKon)  –  3  year  post  graduate  work  visa  provided  

ü  Canadian  ImmigraKon  aMer  working  1  year  under  the  Canadian  Experience  Class  –  Permanent  Resident  

ü  2  more  years  for  university  degree  (@6,000/year  –  Due  to  immigraKon  status)  -­‐  $12,000  

ü  Total  cost  for  educaKon:  College  Diploma,  1  year  of  work  experience,  university  degree  and  permanent  residency  –  $48,000  vs.  $68,000  (university  undergraduate  degree  only)  

The  route  that  I  suggest  makes  the  most  sense  at  every  step  of  the  way  even  though  it  take  a  liOle  bit  longer  it  assists  the  candidate  to  build  the  career  most  efficiently  

The  route  is    most  efficient  in  becoming  a  Canadian  immigrant  and  paying  the  least  for  your  educa,on  at  the  same  ,me  being  eligible  for  loans  (OSAP)  aSer  becoming  a  Canadian  which  would  be  useful  in  comple,ng  further  studies  

Colleges  provide  extensive  prac,cal  training  which  help  students  find  good  jobs  and  even  provides  assistance  with  career  guidance  and  planning  workshops  to  ensure  success  of  the  student  

Colleges  are  known  for  their  excellent  prac,cal  learning  environment  where  the  student  is  not  a  number  amongst  400  students  and  has  an  actual  rela,onship  with  the  professor  and  classmates  during  the  course  term  

Eventually the student get’s the opportunity to become a

Canadian Citizen and live in Canada while enjoying one of the highest standards of living

in the world.

Canada:  

•  Educa,onal  System  is  one  of  the  Best  in  the  World  Welcomes  people  from  all  over  the  world    

•  Ranked  one  of  the  best  countries  in  the  world  to  live,  work  and  study    

•  One  of  the  most  beau,ful  countries  in  the  world  -­‐  from  the  Rocky  Mountains  to  magnificent  forests  and  spectacular  lakes  -­‐  it  is  a  nature  paradise!  

Toronto:  

•  One  of  the  most  mulKcultural  ci,es  in  the  world    

•  A  spectacular  waterfront  city  -­‐  ferries  to  the  islands  -­‐  cruises  -­‐  waterfront  cafes  -­‐  waterfront  rock  and  street  fes,vals  

•  A  clean,  friendly  and  safe  big  city  -­‐  4.5  million  people  in  the  Toronto  area  

•  With  more  than  80  cultures  represented  in  our  city  -­‐  it  is  a  ea,ng  and  shopping  paradise!    

•  Class  Size  and  Student  to  faculty  Ra,o    

•  The  Colleges  are  usually  small  in  class  size  compared  at  40  students  versus  400  in  most  university  classes  in  the  first  couple  years.    

•  Prac,cal  experience  (focused  on  prac,ce  vs.    University  style  theory  learning)  

•  Came  to  existence  as  specialists  in  career  training  and  have  the  best  success  rates  in  job  sa,sfac,on  as  well  as  training  students  to  have  the  ability  to  get  good  jobs  

•  Close  ,es  with  industry  and  organiza,ons  

•  Internships  

•  Compe,,ons  and  real  life  case  analysis    

•  University  transfer  partnerships  (Complete  your  university  degree  in  2  more  years  aSer  your  college  program.    

•  ROI  –  Cost  /  Value  Benefit  (See  detailed  example)  

Seneca  College    •   Bachelor  of  Applied  Business  

•  Financial  Services  Management  •  Human  Resources  Strategy  &  Technology  •  Interna,onal  Accoun,ng  &  Finance  •  Municipal  &  Corporate  Administra,on    

•  Bachelor  of  Applied  Arts  •  Child  Development  

•  Bachelor  of  Applied  Technology  •  SoSware  development  •  Informa,cs  &  Security  

•  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Nursing  (Honors  Collabora,ve  program  with  York  University)  

Humber  College    •   Bachelor  of  Applied  Business  

•   E-­‐Business  Marke,ng  

•  Human  Resource  Management  •  Interna,onal  Business  •  Tourism  Management    

•  Bachelor  of  Applied  Arts  •  Crea,ve  Adver,sing  

•  Interior  Design  •  Film  &  Media  Produc,on  

•  Bachelor  of  Applied  Technology  •  Industrial  Design  

•  Bachelor  of  Nursing  (UNB  –  Humber)  

•  Business  Administra,on  

•  Management  

•  Marke,ng  

•  Purchasing  and  Supply  Chain  Management  

•  Chemical  Engineering  Technology  

•  Biotechnology  

•  Business  Insurance  

•  Pharmaceu,cals  

•  Civil  /  Mechanical  /  Electrical  Engineering  

•  Computer  engineering  /  Programming  /  Graphic  Design  /  3D  Anima,on  

•  Early  Childhood  Educa,on  

•  Fashion  Arts  /  Fashion  Business  Management    

•  Prac,cal  Nursing  

•  Journalism  (Print  &  Broadcast)  •  Accoun,ng  •  Computer  Science  

•  Hospitality  •  Pharmacy  •  Photography  

•  Interior  Design  •  Tourism  

•  Biotechnology  /  Pharmaceu,cals  /Broadcas,ng  and  many  more  •  Example  Biotechnology  –  5  +  3  Semesters  (4  years)    •  Example  Marke,ng  with  Ryerson  University  –  3+2  Years  •  Many  universi,es  partnered  and  will  assess  and  accept  credits  

acquired  through  Seneca  ,  Humber  &  Centennial  College  •  Prior  Learning  Assessment  –  PLA  $90  

•  May  offer  direct  entry  in  to  2nd  year  or  more  depending  on  different  situa,ons    

There  are  many  transfer  op/ons  since  these  Colleges  are  reputable  public  ins/tu/ons  and  have  rela/onships  across  the  world.  If  you  require  further  details  please  contact  and  I  will  do  my  best  to  give  you  a  brief  overview  depending  on  your  par/cular  circumstance.    

•  Average  pay  for  all  occupa,ons  in  Canada  is  $18.07  /  hour  

•  Based  on  2000  hours  -­‐$36,140  

•  Healthcare  &  educa,on  free  in  Canada  for  Canadians  

•  Mul,cultural  and  diversity  

PAY  SCALES  (2009  DATA  AVERAGE  ONLY)    

•  Medical  Laboratory  Technologists  and  Pathologists  -­‐  $50,000+  •  Registered  Nurse  -­‐  $52,000  -­‐  $55,000+  •  Electronic  Engineers  -­‐  $70,000+  (technicians  -­‐  $46,000)  

•  Managers  in  Engineering  Architecture  and  informa,on  systems  -­‐  $70,000+  •  Computer  and  informa,on  systems  managers  -­‐  $70,000+  •  Computer  networking  technicians  /  Web  designers  &  Web  Developers  -­‐  $48,000+  

•  Professional  Occupa,ons  in  Business  Services  to  Management  -­‐  $56,000+  •  Managers  in  Financial  and  Business  Services  -­‐  $60,000+    

The  above  salary  ranges  are  average  ranges  provided  by  sta,s,cs  Canada  however,  with  exper,se  and  further  educa,on  you  may  make  up  to  100k+  within  6-­‐10  years  of  your  career.  

•  On  May  7,  2010  Stats  Canada  released  a  report  on  unemployment  figures  for  the  Canadian  economy  –  Ontario  increased  41,000  full  ,me  jobs  bringing  the  total  growth  since  July  2009  to  109,000  (an  increase  of  1.7%)  

•  Employment  in  Canada  increased  by  109,000  in  April,  the  largest  monthly  gain  in  percentage  terms  since  August  2002.  

•  The  top  5  economies  in  2010  include  Canada,  US,  Norway,  Australia  &  Belgium  

•  Canada’s  expected  to  grow  its  GDP  and  has  increased  jobs  in  2010  to  surpass  some  analysts  expecta,ons  including  the  private  sector  as  reported  by  ADP  

•  The  Bank  of  Canada’s  summer  survey  of  businesses  revealed  a  surprisingly  upbeat  mood  among  Canada’s  leading  execu,ves,  with  61  per  cent  expec,ng  improved  condi,ons  and  39  per  cent  planning  to  start  hiring  in  the  upcoming  12  months.  

•  Visit  www.fastedu.ca  to  check  over  160  different  program  op,ons  available  at  all  three  partnered  colleges.    

•  Contact  Ali  Jawad  Satchu  @  +1  647  298  3050  E-­‐mail  –  ali.satchu@gmail.com    

I  will  provide  you  with  detail  instruc,on  guidelines  for  your  applica,on  aSer  we  have  had  an  ini,al  conversa,on  on  your  op,ons  and  choice  of  path  in  Canada.    

 

We  will  discuss  admission  requirements  and  applica,on  process  for  selected  school(s)  and  start  the  process.