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.
The Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca met her Women in Research mentee for brunch, celebrating mentorship’s impact on leadership. This meeting highlighted the importance of connections and insights, reflecting findings from Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study 2025, where 12% of our members prioritize mentorship as a key support, following right behind networking and job placement.
Arundati Dandapani, CEO of Generation1.ca, met with Pinar Erdurmaz, Co-Founder of Göçmen Kadınlar, to discuss empowering immigrant women. They focused on inclusion, professional advancement, and the importance of cross-diaspora collaboration to support immigrant voices and create opportunities. This meeting initiates a deeper partnership for advancing the role of immigrant women.
The Fuelling Immigrant Futures event highlighted North America’s multicultural landscape, where integration challenges persist for immigrants, particularly South Asians. Despite barriers like underemployment and discrimination, community-driven initiatives and cultural connections provide resilience. Ongoing research and initiatives from diverse organizations doing research on immigrants and then community organizations like Generation1.ca aim to translate insights into actionable change, fostering trust and leadership in immigrant experiences as their professional community association.
At the 2025 TLN founded Salsa on St. Clair festival, Jesus Bustamantes emphasized that dance embodies education, connection, and celebration. The festival, attracting over 300,000 attendees yearly, fosters multicultural appreciation, with 65% of participants not Latin American. Dance serves as a universal language, uniting diverse communities while creating lasting memories and empathy.
Team CaTRIOlysts from Conestoga College and Team Market Lens won the Silver Prize at Generation1.ca’s Spring 2025 Case Competition. They excelled in analyzing the theme of climate, tech, and governance, delivering innovative solutions predominantly focused on blockchain technology to enhance transparency and sustainability in supply chains for Evolve Tech Motors. Hear about their journey and lessons in their interview with Founder and CEO A
