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.
The WAPOR gathering in Mexico City united Esomar Best Paper Award winners and global researchers, enabling rich discussions on social research and data integrity. Arundati Dandapani of Generation1.ca shared insights on immigrant experiences, emphasizing the need for research that addresses diverse community needs and fosters leadership. The event inspired collaboration and innovation.
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 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.
The Global Research Affinity Group was Founded and launched by our CEO Arundati Dandapani at AAPOR’s 81st Annual Conference, uniting international researchers from various associations across global research interests. In a discussion with Zupeng, a Master’s student at the University of Michigan, they examine innovative methodologies to capture hard-to-reach populations and the role of AI in enhancing representation in research.
