CIBT Division Signs Global Recruitment Agreement with Bemidji State University and Affiliated Schools

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CIBT Education Group Inc. (NYSE MKT: MBA and TSX: MBA) (“CIBT Group”) is pleased to announce that its newly formed division, Global Education Alliance (“GEA“), has entered into an agreement with Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, and Itasca Community College (“Northwoods Consortium“), under which GEA was appointed as their global recruitment partner.

Under the terms of the agreement, GEA will assist Northwoods Consortium with marketing, promotion and recruitment for the international market with a focus on the China market. GEA will provide student services and recruitment by tapping into CIBT Group’s existing infrastructure and referral network at 50+ locations in 18 countries. Currently, over 9,000 international students from 42 countries and approximately 3,000 domestic students from Canada are enrolled with CIBT Group.

About Bemidji State University:

Founded in 1919, Bemidji State University (“BSU“) is a public state university located in Bemidji, Minnesota, USA. It is one of the seven state universities in Minnesota to be fully accredited by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, BSU was recognized as a top-tier Midwest university by the US News and World Report. Approximately 5300 students from 36 U.S. states and 38 countries are enrolled in BSU.

About Northwest Technical College:

Northwest Technical College (“NTC“) was founded in the 1960s as Bemidji Area Vocational Technical Institute, a two-year college offering two programs: carpentry and automotive mechanics. Today Northwest Technical College is the fastest growing two-year college amongst Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. More than 1600 students are currently enrolled with NTC in business, health, human and protective services, environmental, and industrial technology career programs. It offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs that meet the evolving needs of regional and global employers.

About the Itasca Community College:

Itasca Community College (“ICC”), founded in 1922 with the …read more

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