On January 18, 2023, the Office of International and Alumni Affairs (OIAA) facilitated an exploratory meeting with Seymour Education & Learning Centres, Canadian Seniors Association and Hope Beacon Enterprises from Canada, to discuss for internationally educated nurses capacity building and a possible academic collaboration with Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), particularly the College of Allied Medicine. The said meeting was attended by the SLSU President Dr. Doracie B. Zoleta-Nantes, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gondelina A. Radovan, OIAA Director Dr. Joanna Paula E. Verano together with OIAA staff, College of Allied Medicine Dean Dr. Dhenalyn Aquino, Program Chair (BS Nursing) Prof. Maria Luisa Baretto, SELC College Officials - President and CEO Mr. Patrick Dang, Director of Business Development Mr. Yatan Anand; HBE Canada Officials - Vice President of Clinical Services Ms. Liezl Hippsley, and the Vice President of Business Development Mr. Ron Villanueva.