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.
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.
In preparation for the CEO’s public reading in October, our team attended East Gilwimbury’s Newcomer Welcoming Week to inspire new arrivals. The event, sponsored by Canada’s Council for the Arts and the Writers Union of Canada, featured our Founder writing “Good Fortune” in Chinese Calligraphy five times.
South Africa, writes Lorna Kaela, a land of diversity, faces significant challenges despite progress since apartheid, including inequality, unemployment, and inadequate healthcare. To optimize its potential by 2050, the nation must focus on education, economic diversification, health services, good governance, and environmental sustainability. Collective efforts are crucial for a brighter future.
Generation1.ca, founded ten years ago, has evolved into a thriving community for immigrants and employers in North America, boasting over 2,000 members. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the organization focuses on collaboration and innovation to enhance immigrant opportunities and policies. Their journey emphasizes growth, impact, and a hopeful future.
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.
