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 ACS – Metropolis Institute’s #Identities Summit highlighted the gap between being counted, seen, and cared for in the context of immigrant experiences. Generation1.ca’s research indicates significant bias and lack of support for immigrants in the workforce. Efforts must focus on creating inclusive pathways, promoting fair treatment, and evolving practices to address systemic issues.
On October 15, CXPA Canada hosted a meaningful event that united industry professionals to discuss customer experience (CX) and its importance in business. Key speakers highlighted the significance of translating CX success into executive language, evolving retail relationships, and utilizing quality research to understand customer behavior. The gathering emphasized collaboration and the potential for improved citizen experiences.
Generation1.ca CEO and Founder Arundati had a productive meeting with Lev Calang, Founder of AWEC, where we discussed future collaborations. Serving as a judge for their pitch competition provided valuable insights into their audience. We are excited to partner with AWEC, beginning with their promotion of our Future Ready Governance Summit in Ottawa this December to their interested members at a partner rate.
Generation1.ca is conducting a short Career Skills and Jobs Pulse study to gather quick insights on job opportunities, valuable skills, and career challenges from Generation1.ca members at the recent fair and others. The information will enhance future career fairs and skills programming. Participants, regardless of the fall event attendance, are encouraged to share their experiences, which will also be featured alongside the existing GISS survey research results in our upcoming GISS2026 Annual Report.
Generation1.ca, led by CEO Arundati Dandapani, supports diverse students through placements and scholarships. At Humber Polytechnic’s Career Resources Marketplace, Generation1.ca CEO showcased various initiatives, including a Fall 2026 Virtual Career Fair, promoting future readiness, upskilling, powerful networks, and diverse career advancement pathways, fostering Future Ready Innovators in the evolving workforce landscape.
