Tri-Cities collaborates for the first time with Kaplan University to help the Chinese community understand higher education and employment prospects

Original TCCS, February 21, 2025 12:33

Providing practical information to the Chinese community and assisting residents in integrating into local society has always been the core mission of the Greater Vancouver Chinese Community Federation (TCCS). Recently, TCCS invited Capilano University to hold a special lecture for the first time, providing a detailed introduction to the university’s featured majors and analyzing the popular employment prospects and development trends in British Columbia (BC). This event attracted many Chinese families to participate, and the on-site interaction was enthusiastic, fully demonstrating the community’s high attention to education and career development.

TCCS – Building a Bridge for Chinese Integration into Society

As an influential Chinese organization in the Greater Vancouver area, TCCS has been actively providing diversified resource support to the community. Whether it is helping new immigrants understand local policies, organizing elderly care activities, or organizing young volunteers to participate in social services, TCCS always adheres to the principle of “serving the community and building the future together”. The collaboration with Kaplan University to hold a lecture this time is another measure taken by TCCS to continue to pay attention to the education and employment needs of Chinese people.

Renowned universities assist in interpreting popular majors and employment directions

On the day of the lecture, the admissions representative of Kaplan University provided a detailed introduction to the school’s popular majors, including:


📌 Business and Finance (Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting)


📌 Technology industry (software development, network security, data analysis)


📌 Health care (nursing, mental health support)


📌 Creative industries (film and television production, animation design, graphic design)


📌 Education and Social Services (Early Childhood Education, Special Education Assistant, Social Worker)


Kaplan University is renowned for its small class teaching, practice oriented courses, and paid internships (Co op). Many majors are closely integrated with the local job market, helping graduates quickly enter the workforce.

Analysis of Employment Trends in British Columbia, Helping Chinese Families Plan for the Future

In order to help community residents better understand local career development trends, the lecture also specifically analyzed high demand industries in British Columbia in the coming years, including education, healthcare, finance, and creative industries. Experts point out that mastering local industry trends and choosing appropriate education and career paths are key to enhancing competitiveness.

TCCS listens to community needs and promotes more practical activities

During the on-site Q&A session, parents and students asked questions about application requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, immigration policies, and other issues. The school representative patiently answered and provided many practical suggestions.

This lecture has received high praise from community residents, and many parents have expressed that “TCCS’s organization of such activities is very meaningful, giving us a clearer direction for our children’s educational planning In the future, TCCS will continue to listen to community needs and collaborate with major universities and employment agencies to provide more practical information on education, employment, immigration, and other aspects for Chinese residents, helping them better develop in Canada.

Rena Lau, President of the Triple Chinese Federation (TCCS), and Jesse Yang, International Admissions Manager at Capilano University, took a photo together.

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