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.
Over the winter break, Generation1.ca’s Founder and CEO unveiled ten guiding tenets to mark the new year and her birthday. These principles are grounded in the major social, cultural, and economic transformations of recent decades, offering an informed lens on how societies evolve at moments of transition. Together, they serve as enduring waypoints for all who engage with Generation1.ca—inviting reflection, responsibility, and forward momentum at every milestone.
The latest episode of the Leading by Association Podcast features Arundati Dandapani discussing the immigrant experience in North America. It emphasizes themes of transformation, integration, and the untapped potential of immigrants in driving innovation. The conversation highlights the challenges newcomers face and how Generation1.ca empowers them while fostering community, inclusive cultures and economic growth.
On November 20, 2025, Generation1.ca participated in Humber Polytechnic’s Beyond Graduation Symposium, addressing the integration of international graduates into Canada’s labor market. Key discussions highlighted barriers such as credential recognition and policy volatility. Generation1.ca empowers and advances newcomers through career pathways and programs, fostering connections among and between immigrants / newcomers, international graduates, employers, and fellow industry partners.
At the 2025 SAPOR Annual Conference, Arundati Dandapani emphasized the critical role of language in public opinion research amid technological advancements. Drawing from Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study, she highlighted the need for ethical AI practices, immigrant inclusion, and the blending of disciplines to foster democracy and innovation in research.
Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, will address the Insights Career Network on October 20, 2025. She will discuss findings from the Generation1.ca Global Industry Skills Study, emphasizing the necessity for data leaders to enhance critical thinking to seize new opportunities and the launch of a credential for immigrants.
