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.
Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study (GISS) highlights the importance of critical thinking, AI and data literacy, and qualitative research skills in a technology-driven workforce. It emphasizes the need for support and upskilling of immigrant talent to foster innovation and economic growth. Organizations must partner with Generation1.ca to empower a future-ready workforce.
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.
Generation1.ca’s Spring 2026 Virtual Career Fair and Case Competition is scheduled for April 24, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm EST. This event, themed “Galactic Ready Talent,” will explore innovation in the workforce and feature interactive discussions on galactic strategies that tap into the trillion dollar space economy, sustainability and ethical AI. Registration is open for participants and employers.
This article by Ikechukwu Nduchebe highlights pressing challenges in Nigeria and Africa, such as governance, unemployment, and reliance on oil, prompting youth migration for better opportunities. By 2050, effective leadership and investment in innovation, healthcare, and sustainable development could transform Africa into a global hub for growth, provided current issues are addressed.
In a talk titled “Brains Over Bots,” insights from Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study revealed that critical thinking tops the list of essential skills valued by employers. The discussion focused on navigating AI advancements and preparing for a potential AGI future by enhancing human skills, avoiding AI humanization, and promoting continuous learning.
