Championing North America’s newcomer stories in a world reshaped by opportunity. A dynamic social enterprise, not-for-profit professional community association and media platform empowering immigrants with year-round programming, skills, career pathways, job fairs , collaborative networks for success. Placing you at the forefront of global transformation.
In 2025, Generation1.ca CEO Arundati Dandapani launched AfroRise2050, a fellowship connecting African immigrants to their homelands and the world. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Generation1.ca unveils “Our Dreams for Africa” anthology, highlighting the challenges faced by immigrants of colour and promoting cultural exchange, knowledge and support within and across the African immigrant diaspora.
Arundati Dandapani, CEO and Founder of Generation1.ca, will speak at Ascend Toronto’s event on March 25, 2026. As a thrice immigrant, global storytelling, data and association innovator, ecosystem builder and educator, she will discuss themes of identity, resilience, and belonging across the female immigrant journey. Her insights emphasize true self-acceptance into leadership, and the significance of curiosity, creativity and personal experiences in shaping a purposeful passion-filled life.
The University of Stirling’s Careersphere podcast features Arundati Dandapani, who discusses her unique career path and the mission of Generation1.ca to promote immigrant inclusion and workforce mobility. Key insights include valuing education, critical thinking, and networking. She offers advice for navigating career challenges in a rapidly changing job market.
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as a transformative force across various industries, with projected revenues reaching $72 billion by 2035. As labour demand surges, Generation1.ca’s Virtual Fall 2026 Career Fair and Case Competition aims to connect ambitious talent with companies ready to innovate in this quantum frontier. If you’ve enjoyed our past fairs you are going to truly love this one.
Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, will contribute to AAPOR 2026 through presentations on Census-Based Microdata and The Nationality Paradox, the latter within a global panel she is chairing. The session also marks an inaugural AAPOR-WAPOR collaboration advancing more inclusive and globally connected research.
