Contents
Greetings from the Chief Revenue Officer
WES Celebrates 50 Years
Quick Quiz: WES Tools
Partner Spotlight
Upcoming Conferences and Events
By the Numbers
Knowledge and Research
Social Impact Webinar
WES News
Greetings from the Chief Revenue Officer
Dear Friends,
As the Chief Revenue Officer at WES, I make it my goal to provide exceptional value to our customers. My role includes overseeing product strategy, growth marketing, client success, business development, and customer service. By aligning these functions, we enable our applicants to have unfettered access to education and immigration opportunities. Our integrated approach helps streamline the credential evaluation process, ensuring that customers receive timely and reliable assessments while our partners gain access to a pool of qualified, credentialed individuals ready to contribute to their communities and workplaces.
My journey to WES began as an international student from India, navigating the complex pathway from a student visa to a work visa and eventually settling in the U.S. This lived experience has given me a profound understanding of the challenges my fellow immigrants face. After over two decades in corporate America, I was privileged to work with more than 30 universities on recruitment and enrollment strategies and counseled thousands of students on their educational pursuits. This background led me to WES, where I found a perfect alignment with my passion for helping others succeed.
What initially attracted me to WES and continues to inspire me is our unwavering commitment to providing access and opportunity to international students and immigrants. As a non-profit social enterprise, WES is uniquely positioned to make a significant impact on global mobility and inclusion. Our mission deeply resonates with me, as it mirrors my personal journey and professional dedication to making a meaningful difference.
Our partners play an essential role in WES’ mission. They work tirelessly to represent applicants’ interests and are deeply invested in their success. Our partners’ expertise, insight, and innovative thinking are invaluable in advancing our shared social and economic inclusion goals. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on our collective achievements and look forward to continued collaboration.
I am deeply grateful for your partnership and support. Together, we can continue to pave the way for individuals to flourish in new environments and contribute their skills and talents to communities worldwide.
Warm regards,
Patriek Karayil
Chief Revenue Officer
World Education Services
Chief Operations Officer
World Education Services
Greetings from the Chief Revenue Officer
Dear Friends,
As the Chief Revenue Officer at WES, my mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers. My role includes overseeing product strategy, growth marketing, client success, business development, and customer service. By aligning these functions, we enable our stakeholders to have unfettered access to education and immigration opportunities. Our integrated approach helps streamline the credential evaluation process, ensuring that applicants receive timely and reliable assessments while our partners gain access to a pool of qualified, credentialed individuals ready to contribute to their communities and workplaces.
My journey to WES began as an international student from India, navigating the complex pathway from a student visa to a work visa and eventually settling in the U.S. This lived experience has given me a profound understanding of the challenges my fellow immigrants face. After over two decades in corporate America, I was privileged to work with more than 30 universities on recruitment and enrollment strategies and counseled thousands of students on their educational pursuits. This background led me to WES, where I found a perfect alignment with my passion for helping others succeed.
What initially attracted me to WES and continues to inspire me is our unwavering commitment to providing access and opportunity to international students and immigrants. As a nonprofit social enterprise, WES is uniquely positioned to make a significant impact on global mobility and inclusion. Our mission deeply resonates with me, as it mirrors my personal journey and professional dedication to making a meaningful difference.
Our partners play an essential role in WES's mission. They work tirelessly to represent applicants' interests and are deeply invested in their success. Our partners’ expertise, insight, and innovative thinking are invaluable in advancing our shared social and economic inclusion goals. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, it's a wonderful time to reflect on our collective achievements and look forward to continued collaboration.
I am deeply grateful for your partnership and support. Together, we can continue to pave the way for individuals to flourish in new environments and contribute their skills and talents to communities worldwide.
Sincerely,
Patriek Karayil
Chief Revenue Officer
World Education Services
Chief Revenue Officer
World Education Services
WES Celebrates 50 Years
WES is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! For the last five decades, we have remained committed to enhancing educational, economic, and social mobility for people around the world. At WES, building a better future for all means ensuring that everyone can contribute their skills and talent wherever they are and wherever they go. To learn more about how we are creating a future where people can learn, work, and thrive in new places, visit our 50th anniversary webpage.
Quick Quiz: WES Tools
We understand the time, money, and effort it can take for your team to evaluate international credentials. That’s where WES can help. Did you know WES offers a variety of tools and resources designed to streamline your international recruitment and enrollment processes? Take our quick quiz and learn about some of our tools for institutional partners.
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AccessWES is a convenient and secure platform which provides users with real-time applicant status updates, high-resolution images of verified transcripts, and reports as PDFs. Learn more about AccessWES.
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AccessWES allows for simple and secure delivery of completed evaluation reports. The platform also provides users with real-time applicant status updates, high-resolution images of verified transcripts, and reports as PDFs. Learn more about AccessWES.
WES does not offer integration with Slate.
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Partners who use our Slate integration appreciate the time and effort they save with this convenient option. Eliminate the need to download reports and upload them to Slate. Learn how to get started.
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Institutions can enjoy the streamlined benefits of integrating AccessWES with an existing Slate account. Learn how to get started with the Slate integration.
The WES Degree Equivalency Tool can help you learn what a candidate’s degree is comparable to in the United States or Canada.
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If a candidate supplies you with an international degree or diploma, you may wonder how to assess the equivalency in the U.S. or Canada. While it doesn’t replace an official evaluation, our free Degree Equivalency Tool will give you an idea of what a degree is equivalent to in the U.S. or Canada.
Thank you for taking our quiz! Looking for further resources to help assess your candidates’ international credentials? Visit our Institutional Partners page for more information, or complete the Contact Us form below and someone from our team will contact you.
Partner Spotlight
“The level of service that WES consistently delivers, and the ongoing commitment to excellence that the organization has established, has positioned them as a valuable and respected partner of NDBON.” —Associate Director for Education, North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Upcoming Conferences and Events
Are you heading to any of these conferences this fall? Follow us on LinkedIn to find out where we'll be and how to connect with our team!
- Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) Annual Educational Conference: September 16 – 19 – Baltimore, Maryland
- NAFSA Bi-Regional I and II Conference: October 6 – 10 – Vancouver, British Columbia
- Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (CNAR) Conference: October 7 – 9 – Ottawa, Ontario
- NAFSA Region XII Conference: October 21 – 23 – Garden Grove, California
- American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo: October 27 – 30 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) Conference: October 29 – November 1 – Toronto, Ontario
- NAFSA Region VII Conference: November 11 – 13 – Jacksonville, Florida
- The Professionals in International Education (PIE) Live: November 19 – 20 – Boston, Massachusetts
Quick question!
Which industry conferences do you look forward to attending each year? We would love to consider adding to our travel calendar! Let us know in the short form below.
By the Numbers
United States
0
79%
79%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Canada
0
80%
80%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0
North America
0
North America
111,292
Canada
48,724
United States
0
Africa
0
Africa
17,271
Nigeria
3,724
Cameroon
0
Middle East
0
Middle East
12,741
United Arab Emirates
0
Asia
0
Asia
94,180
India
20,745
China
12,301
Hong Kong
9,000
Philippines
8,232
Pakistan
0
Total
160,016
North America
20,995
Africa
12,741
Middle East
144,458
Asia
Knowledge and Research
NAFSA 2024 Conference Resources
Medical Education in the Sun: A Guide to the Offshore Education Industry in the Caribbean
Knowledge and Research
NAFSA 2024 Conference Resources
This past spring, several members of the WES team were on-site to share their expertise in international education at the NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana.
By participating in several panel discussions and poster fair presentations, along with hosting a booth in the expo hall, our team had the opportunity to connect with numerous members of the international education community. View some highlights in the gallery on the left and explore our conference resource library.
Knowledge and Research
Medical Education in the Sun: A Guide to the Offshore Education Industry in the Caribbean
A sizable share of Americans and Canadians who study medicine abroad attend so-called offshore medical schools. The Caribbean basin has the largest concentration of these types of schools worldwide. Stefan Trines, Regional Desk Officer at WES, explains further in this article for WENR.
Social Impact Webinar
WES, Upwardly Global, and the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) collaborated in the webinar “Unlocking Global Talent: Expanding Opportunities Through Community College Initiatives.”
In this webinar, WES’ Debra Means-West moderated a conversation between Upwardly Global’s Emily Logo and Teresita Wisell of SUNY Westchester Community College and NCWE. The panelists discussed ways to address the challenges faced by the more than 2 million college-educated immigrants who experience unemployment and underemployment in the U.S. The conversation also explored the vital role community colleges play in championing workforce inclusion efforts and connecting immigrant and refugee students to career opportunities. Access the webinar.
WES News
Pillars of Progress: 2023 Annual Report
In 2023, WES supported refugees and displaced individuals, serving 5,300 individuals through the WES Gateway Program alongside more than 120 community partners. Collaborations with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Qualification Check further enhanced WES’ efforts to support global mobility among the many communities we serve. Read the report to learn about our work in 2023.
New look, new technology
WES is transitioning to a new and improved application experience for our customers. This new technology has led to minor changes in the formatting of our evaluation reports which report recipients may notice. You will continue to see an authentication statement on the reports you receive and can trust that each evaluation will always be based on authentic, verified documents. Also, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we have refreshed our brand platform and identity. You may notice (or have already seen) our updated logo, color scheme, and overall design aesthetic in our materials and communications channels.
New Partnership with 8B Education Investments
We are proud to announce our latest investment, in 8B Education Investments, a fintech company dedicated to supporting African students’ pursuit of higher education at global universities. It is estimated that two-thirds of African students with offers from global universities fail to enroll because of a lack of financing. Through this partnership, WES’ catalytic investment will help 8B unlock even more potential capital for students pursuing educational and career goals. To learn more about this partnership and 8B Education Investments, visit this webpage.
