Add your Voice to Generation1.ca’s Career Fair Skills and Jobs Marketplace Pulse

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.

Congratulations to Generation1.ca’s Spring 2026 Case Competition Winners

Team Great Tech, comprising Djamila Diatta, Dipak Deb Nath, Tobiloba Owaode, and Dave Adam, won First Prize in a competitive challenge, praised for their innovative solution, Orbital Bridge. Their achievement highlights technical excellence and collaboration, earning each member $2000 and invitations to prestigious events, including a presentation opportunity at the Annual Summer Humber Polytechnic Showcase.

Spotlighted in Careersphere Podcast

The University of Stirling’s Careersphere podcast features Arundati Dandapani, who discusses her unique career path and the mission of Generation1.ca to promote immigrant inclusion and workforce mobility. Key insights include valuing education, critical thinking, and networking. She offers advice for navigating career challenges in a rapidly changing job market.

Quantum Careers: Superposition, Strange Matter and Serious Talent

Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as a transformative force across various industries, with projected revenues reaching $72 billion by 2035. As labour demand surges, Generation1.ca’s Virtual Fall 2026 Career Fair and Case Competition aims to connect ambitious talent with companies ready to innovate in this quantum frontier. If you’ve enjoyed our past fairs you are going to truly love this one.

Autonomous Robots and AI Skills for the Blue Economy: Global Collaboration

In March 2026, at the World Ocean Summit in Montreal, Generation1.ca’s CEO Arundati Dandapani discussed ocean systems and innovation with global leaders. The summit emphasized the importance of ocean literacy and the role of plankton in sustaining life. Generation1.ca aims to prepare diverse talent for careers in emerging ocean technologies and sustainable practices.