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.
In this episode of Leading by Association, Dwania Peele, founder of Canadian Small Business Women, discusses her journey of resilience and leadership. From overcoming breast cancer to empowering immigrant entrepreneurs, she shares insights on navigating challenges, fostering community, and the importance of diverse talent in entrepreneurship. Tune in for an inspiring conversation.
Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, was featured in the Charity Charge spotlight, discussing her journey from a young writer to a leader supporting over 2,000 members. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling, empathy, and data in celebrating immigrant voices and announces the launch of the Future Ready Innovators Credential.
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.
In a 2024 appearance on Thriving Entrepreneur Radio Show, Generation1.ca CEO discussed empowering newcomers through career fairs and a case competition. The interview addresses challenges like language barriers and upcoming initiatives include the Future Ready Innovators credential. Employers and job seekers are encouraged to participate in the latest waves of the Global Industry Skills Surveys to enhance support for immigrants.
A transformative conversation with Parissa Poroushani, a pioneer in Iran’s insights industry, exploring innovation, resilience, and the future of data-driven decision-making in a globalized yet challenging economic landscape. Discover how domestic ingenuity and cross-border collaboration shape the evolving role of insights.
