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.
Generation1.ca focuses on enhancing the experiences of residents, immigrants, and diverse learners by designing transformational journeys. Their frameworks prioritize ownership and intentional design to overcome pain points, utilizing tools like the Immigrant Discombobulation Index. Authentic impact comes from empathy and addressing barriers, aiming for inclusive innovation and community engagement.
In a 2024 appearance on Thriving Entrepreneur Radio Show, Generation1.ca CEO discussed empowering newcomers through career fairs and a case competition. The interview addresses challenges like language barriers and upcoming initiatives include the Future Ready Innovators credential. Employers and job seekers are encouraged to participate in the latest waves of the Global Industry Skills Surveys to enhance support for immigrants.
Generation1.ca is a professional community association that empowers immigrants in North America with education, workshops, upskilling and hiring opportunities including job fairs, case competitions and professional development. If you are an immigrant newcomer, please take this 5-minute survey to share your experiences, which will inform our open-access credential aimed at enhancing your professional integration and supporting individual success.
Watch the livestream of our webinar discussing all things tech, data, insights, and immigrant inclusion and empowerment for leaders, movers and arrivers led by Founder and CEO, Professor Arundati Dandapani.
Laurel Hitchcock writes about the disparity in internet access and connectivity speeds that hinders business and public interest across Canada. This was another of our best research blog winners in our contest organized at Humber College.
