Thinking Government: Public Administration and Politics in Canada by Dr. David Johnson

Dr. David Johnson; Professor of Political Science at Cape Breton University (CBU) and the Author of “Thinking Government: Public Administration and Politics in Canada”  that was named as one of the Top 100 Best Political, Government, Public Policy and Canadian History Books in 2011.
It’s nice to know that his book is being read far and wide and that it is respected by students, other academics, and people working with governments and public services. He is currently working on his next book with colleagues, and CBU faculty, Dr. Andrew Molloy and Dr. Tom Urbaniak, on the issue of intergenerational change and public service renewal within the Canadian Federal Government.

International Model of the European Union at CIC

The Canadian International College (CIC) hosted the International Model of the European Union (IMEU)’s event at New Cairo campus. IMEU is the only simulation model of the European Union in the Middle East held at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science – Cairo University.

This event’s main objective was to provide the youth with an overview of how the decision making process takes place around the globe. It was joined by almost 100 students from 2 high schools; Modern School of Egypt “MSE” and Ramsis College for Girls.

It's important that CIC students acquire team work and negotiation Skills; two common objectives that both CIC and IMEU share. 

CIC’s Annual High Schools Tournament 2013

The CIC’s High Schools Tournament is an Annual event for High School Students held every year at New Cairo Campus. The event was held in mid March and was joined by 250 students from 10 High Schools; Rajac American School, Victoria College, El-Bashayer International School, Al-Alyaa Private School, Sheraton Heliopolis Language School,  Futures Maadi School, Futures Nasr City School-Boys, Nasr American School, Nasr English School and Continental International School.

Schools have the opportunity to win CIC’s High Schools Tournament Cup and certificates based upon the performance of their students through the tournament week in 4 different games; Soccer, Basketball, Tennis and Table Tennis. 

Who won the first place?? >>> Join us in congratulating Sheraton Heliopolis School (Soccer) and Futures Nasr City School for Boys (Basketball) for wining 1st place. 

CICians at Orascom

In addition to classroom experiences, CIC is always keen to organize field trips for Engineering students to involve them in the world of technology. A field trip to Orascom – Credit Agricole Construction Site – was organized for Civil, Manufacturing and Communication majors in mid of March, 2013. 

The project manager held an orientation about the project and the steps they will go through. They also had a shadowing tour related to their majors with a specialized technical coach to know more about the Engineering techniques followed by a session held by the safety coach about the industry safety.

Students cited that their participation in the program was a significant experience.

CIC’s Annual Mock Interview

Going for an interview is tough and it’s an essential step for your career. And that’s why CIC is always keen on helping its students and Alumni to be prepared for it in today’s competitive marketplace.

The Mock Interview is an annual event held by CIC to assess the potential graduates' strengths and  weaknesses. It was an asset for them to know their weakness points and how to improve and develop them before going for a real interview.

111 Students participated in this interview with 12 of the largest companies in Egypt including: Pepsico, Microsoft, Leoni, Agility Logistics, Qube Consulting, IBM, IMI, Linatel, Wasla Outsourcing, Giza Systems, Mobinil and El-Kharafi Group.

Each student got an assessment for his or her performance in the interview and two CIC’s Business Administration students received job offers. Nabil El-Gendy received 2 job offers at Leoni and IMI as well as Ibrahim Fakher got an offer at Agility Logistics.

CIC assist students throughout multiple development sessions to equip them with the skills needed in today's market. 

360 Solutions Development Sessions at CIC

Success is recognizing talents, working to develop them into  skills and using these skills to accomplish goals. CICians joined 8 development sessions presented by 360 Solutions – training and consultancy organization – at the Canadian International College (CIC).

51 students were keen to attend these sessions led by 360 solutions which specializes in employee training and business consulting. The sessions covered self confidence, goal setting, interview skills, communication skills, team work, business etiquette , work ethics and problem solving .

With these sessions and similar workshops, CIC continuously ensures that students are well equipped and prepared for the real world upon graduation.

CIC visits Ramsis College for Girls

Canadian International College (CIC) is always keen on organizing its annual CIC for a day event, but this time CIC team  went to Ramsis College for girls (RCG) and had a motivational session presented by CICian Mahmoud Yacoub – an all time swimming champion – on setting goals and how to be determined to achieve them.

They also had an orientation session about CIC and its programs and schools along with the opportunities to study in Canada.

CIC offers a dual bachelor degree in a number of programs that allows students to earn a Bachelor Degree from CIC in Cairo and a Bachelor Degree from Cape Breton University or University of Ottawa in Canada.