b"Holder status for ISANS; and developing the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program with the Government of Canada.Claudette also worked to establish the Nova Scotia Immigration Partnership Conference which brought together leaders from government and stakeholder groups to discuss ways to work together to help immigrants build a home in Nova Scotia. The conference laid important groundwork for the creation of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. 20 years later, this work continues to inspire discussion and formulation of policies and partnerships that enrich the immigrant experience, improve retention and celebrate broader benefits of diversity and inclusion. Claudettes leadership and enduring contributions have directly contributed to a substantial growth in the number of newcomers who choose to remain in Nova Scotia after arrivingincluding many who choose to learn at NSCC. Today, students from 77 countries are contributing to Nova Scotia's immigration and workforce needs while learning at the College.With the launch of the innovative Immigrant Youth Employability Project in 2017, Claudette and her colleagues created a unique program that allows immigrant youth to explore career options, gain local experience and better understand the Canadian work environment. Since its launch, more than 100 immigrant youth have visited an NSCC campus to complete career exploration and skills-finding workshops, and several have continued onto further studies at the College."