The above infographic was developed with strong contributions from our Spring 2024 Intern Flora Jiang, who also happens to be a former case competition finalist (third prize winner) in our Fall 2023 virtual insights career fair and case competition, and fellow Spring 2024 Intern Sandeep Singh, PhD.
Generation1.ca unites diverse group of talented jobseekers at our biannual career fairs and case competitions with leading employers and organizations interested in accessing this talent pool. These talented jobseekers are ready to showcase their expertise and add value to your organization. The Spring 2024 edition like our predecessor events, saw over 300 jobseekers meet and mingle with employers in an accessible and self-paced virtual 1-1 setting.
Our Talent are Bilingual and Multilingual, with high levels of Education, diverse Experience levels, with past academic and professional backgrounds in STEM, Commerce and Arts
With an excellent command of English across the board, an impressive 30% of our active jobseekers are bilingual, and 10% are multilingual, offering seamless value and communication skills to effective collaboration in a global industry and workforce. Our jobseekers comprise a near split mix of 52% entry-level and 48% experienced professionals, while exhibiting continuous learning and development proclivities with their self-improvement efforts, degrees and certifications. Notably, 41% of attendees possess diverse STEM backgrounds professionally and academically, with all of them demonstrating skill at navigating the ever-evolving demands of the modern workforce.
Our Talent are Committed to Ongoing Learning, Certificates and Professional Development
Employers seeking top talent should look no further to engage with our highly skilled and adaptable candidates. We have a talent pool that is not only adept but also resilient and committed to professional development and learning new skills, making them invaluable additions to any team. At our virtual career fairs and case competitions, employers can tap into a vast network of dedicated professionals eager to make an impact in the industry with experience across diverse sectors like finance, healthcare, marketing, and so on. At Generation1.ca’s 2024 Spring Virtual Insights Career Fair, employers met with a wealth of talent equipped with business, data ethics, IT certifications, management and other functions.
Immigrant Experiences and Perspectives make for a Rich and Engaged Workforce
Generation1.ca’s talent pool is the hub of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Comprising mostly immigrants to North America (95% of the talent pool), our jobseekers bring a unique blend of global experiences, enriching work environments with cultural insights and creative problem-solving approaches. The combination of their extensive skillsets and adaptability to new environments ensures that these candidates will contribute positively to any organization. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with this exceptional group 1-1 in the spring and fall each year.
Register as an Employer or Industry Sponsor for the Fall 2024 Career Fair and Case Competition
Our top talent bring a wealth of knowledge, innovative thinking and cross-disciplinary approaches to diverse sectors and businesses. Their unique blend of technical expertise and cultural experiences position them as invaluable strategic assets to any team or organization. By participating in our virtual career fairs, you can meet and mingle with such exceptional talent, fostering growth and success within your teams and for your clients.
Come sign up for our Fall 2024 Virtual Insights Career Fair and Case Competition on September 27, Friday, 2024, and build your talent networks, brand visibility and talent pipeline. Check out our Spring 2024 Employers Showcase Handbook to see who all have supported us.
