An international education conference is set for Friday at the University of Northern British Columbia.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. a panel presentation and workshop will be held to discuss the economic, social and cultural benefits international students bring to communities in northern B.C.
According to the BC Council for International Education (BCCIE), international students spend about $24 million annually in northern B.C. on tuition, housing, goods and services. The spending creates about 250 jobs for the region.
A reception for conference delegates will be held tonight at the Kodiaks restaurant at the College of New Caledonia.
