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dual degree creates international study opportunities for canadian and uk business 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛

june 21, 2024 – thunder bay, ont.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 in canada and northumbria university in the united kingdom have launched a new international dual degree for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in their respective business programs.

northumbria university logo the new collaboration between lakehead’s faculty of business administration and northumbria’s newcastle business school will provide an opportunity for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to develop international connections and global skills through a year-long exchange while earning two degrees in four years.

dr. david richards, dean of lakehead’s faculty of business administration said:

“we are very excited about adding northumbria as an international dual degree program partner. our partnership is a testament to our institutions’ shared mission to provide 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with opportunities that develop intercultural competencies and global skills that are desired by employers.”

social mobility is a key part of northumbria’s strategic ambition and the partnership with lakehead will make study abroad accessible to even more 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 – regardless of background.

dr. liz cunningham, from northumbria’s newcastle business school, said:

“ba (hons) business management is one of the largest programs offered by newcastle business school. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 on the program come from a wide range of backgrounds, with a significant number having widening participation characteristics. the opportunity to study abroad is a transformational experience for such 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and the dual degree partnership with lakehead is a really exciting addition to the study abroad portfolio offered to them."

alejandra vicencio, head of international mobility at northumbria, added:

“canada is a highly sought after destination for our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 on study abroad, and the dual degree with 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is a fantastic opportunity. at the same time, we are really looking forward to welcoming lakehead 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to northumbria.

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who successfully complete the program from 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 will earn a bachelor of arts in business and management from northumbria and an honours bachelor of commerce from lakehead.

世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from northumbria will earn a bachelor of administration from lakehead and bachelor of arts in business and management from northumbria.

all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will be required to complete an international exchange in third-year.

“we are thankful to the faculty, deans, and colleagues who have contributed to the success of this partnership,” said james aldridge, vice-provost international at lakehead. “on behalf of lakehead, we look forward to welcoming 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 from northumbria to canada.”

the faculty of business administration at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is aacsb and cpa accredited. newcastle business school at northumbria university is accredited by aacsb and aacsb accounting, and is epas accredited through efmd.

more information about the new dual degree program can be found at www.hsbcwebinars.com/internationaldualdegree.

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阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is a fully comprehensive university with approximately 9,700 full-time equivalent 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and over 2,000 faculty and staff at two campuses in orillia and thunder bay, ontario. lakehead has nine faculties, including business administration, education, engineering, graduate studies, health & behavioural sciences, law, natural resources management, science & environmental studies, and social sciences & humanities. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally, including being ranked in the’s 2024 impact rankings (which assesses institutions against the united nations’ 17 sustainable development goals). visit www.hsbcwebinars.com.

northumbria is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. two thirds of northumbria's undergraduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 come from the north east region and go into employment in the region when they graduate, demonstrating northumbria's significant contribution to social mobility and levelling up in the north east of england. find out more about us at www.northumbria.ac.uk.

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ascend accelerator helps entrepreneurs turn business ideas into reality

ascend accelerator graduates (from left) joshua sanchez, aliss chavarri, lesly gunasekara, and bryan wong are pictured with ingenuity manager alyson mackay.

april 9, 2024 – thunder bay and orillia, ont.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 recently celebrated graduates from its fourth cohort of the ascend accelerator program, hosted by the ingenuity incubator space.

sidney howlett this year’s cohort saw four student-led thunder bay and orillia-based ventures navigate their way through the entrepreneurial journey. the businesses range from augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr) software development to sustainability consulting services, and airbnb cleaning solutions.

along with funding from the john dobson foundation, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 were provided with a platform to transform their ideas into tangible realities. participants received mentorship and weekly workshops and were held accountable to milestone goals created over the 10-week program, which ran from january to march.

ingenuity manager alyson mackay said it was exciting to help the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 develop their businesses. “i continue to be amazed at the talent that we are seeing in our 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . the level of commitment and passion i have seen from these participants is incredible and i look forward to continuing to work with them,” she said.

nestar is one of four new businesses supported through ascend. created by joshua sanchez and aliss chavarri, the thunder bay-based business specializes in providing rental solutions that enhance the renting experience for both landlords and tenants.

nestar’s user-friendly website provides automatic payment facilities, electronic lease signing, and a sophisticated matching system with integrated background checks to connect the right tenants with the right landlords. the business is committed to setting new standards in the rental industry and transforming the way people rent and manage properties in thunder bay.

“the ascend accelerator program has had a profound impact on our company, allowing us to navigate challenges and seize opportunities we never thought possible,” sanchez said.

“their spaces, webinars, and connections provided us with the resources and knowledge needed to develop, launch and grow our business. we are truly grateful for their dedication to our success and recognize the countless entrepreneurs who would greatly benefit from this program. thank you for believing in us and helping us turn our vision into reality.”

sidney howlett started sidney howlett consulting in orillia to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of climate action. her firm delivers a comprehensive suite of services including consultation on climate action and sustainability strategies, professional development workshops, public speaking engagements, and informed research support.

“from access to a lawyer to review my service contracts to guidance in developing my website, the mentorship, funding, and workshops have been instrumental in establishing my business,” howlett said. “i have already had my first successful climate action consultation with a school board and can't wait to see the impact my services have thanks to the support of the ascend accelerator program."

bryan wong’s venture, sprout circle, is pushing the boundaries of technology by developing cutting-edge interactive ar/vr solutions that revolutionize education, offering 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and professionals alike an unparalleled opportunity to explore and comprehend complex concepts in an immersive 3d environment.

lesly gunasekara’s lavender and luxe cleaning services specializes in premium cleaning services exclusively for airbnb hosts. from swift turnovers to deep cleaning between guest stays, they ensure airbnb properties maintain the highest standards of cleanliness.

dr. andrew p. dean, lakehead’s vice-president, research and innovation, congratulated the five graduates of the program, wishing them luck with their businesses.

“the graduating entrepreneurs have demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills by addressing market gaps with their unique products and services. their contributions are meeting consumer needs but also fostering regional economic growth,” dr. dean said.

“i would like to congratulate all the graduates. i wish you all the best as you take your businesses to the next level in your entrepreneurial journey.”

for more about ingenuity, visit www.hsbcwebinars.com/centre/ingenuity.

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dr. camillo lento named a fellow by the chartered professional accountants of ontario

january 23, 2023 – thunder bay, ont.

dr. camillo lento, an associate professor in 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s faculty of business administration,

dr camillo lento

received the fellow distinction on thursday, jan. 19, in toronto after being nominated by his peers and selected by his professional body.

each year, the chartered professional accountants (cpa) of ontario seeks to honour select members with the fellows (fcpa) distinction to formally recognize those who have rendered exceptional service to the profession through their achievements and contributions, in their careers and in the community.

dr. lento has taught over 70 financial accounting and assurance courses at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and received the distinguished instructor award in 2019.

in his role, dr. lento has served on the supervisory committee of 30 graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and was instrumental in developing lakehead’s cpa-accredited graduate diploma in accounting.

he is also the lead author of canadian financial accounting cases, a casebook adopted by educators at colleges and universities across canada.

“i am honoured to have been nominated and selected for this recognition by my peers and professional colleagues. i have had exceptional family support, mentors and colleagues throughout my career who share this recognition with me,” he said.

dr. lento has published 38 articles in peer-reviewed journals and often has his financial insights featured in the globe and mail. now an associate editor of accounting perspectives, he has volunteered his considerable experience to several journals and the canadian academic accounting association.

dr. lento has been active locally and provided leadership to the thunder bay-northwest chartered professional accountants association for 14 years, overseeing the unification of the three legacy bodies into cpa ontario and navigating the covid-19 pandemic.

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阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is a fully comprehensive university with approximately 9,700 full-time equivalent 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and over 2,000 faculty and staff at two campuses in orillia and thunder bay, ontario. lakehead has nine faculties, including business administration, education, engineering, graduate studies, health & behavioural sciences, law, natural resources management, science & environmental studies, and social sciences & humanities. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally, including being ranked in the top half of times higher education's 2023 world universities rankings for the fourth consecutive year, and the number one university in the world with fewer than 10,000 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in the’s 2022 impact rankings (which assesses institutions against the united nations’ 17 sustainable development goals). visit www.hsbcwebinars.com.

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