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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.
At the 2025 TLN founded Salsa on St. Clair festival, Jesus Bustamantes emphasized that dance embodies education, connection, and celebration. The festival, attracting over 300,000 attendees yearly, fosters multicultural appreciation, with 65% of participants not Latin American. Dance serves as a universal language, uniting diverse communities while creating lasting memories and empathy.
Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study 2025 is live. We invite industry organizations, employers and hiring managers to participate in a 5-minute survey addressing the challenges and opportunities in skilling immigrants for careers in data, analytics, and insights. Feedback will shape the Future Ready Innovators Credential, aimed at preparing newcomers for successful integration and contributions to the North American workforce, ensuring access to diverse talent.
Read about Dr. Samir Abu Rumman’s perspective and philosophy on multicultural research in this article on measuring cross-border perspectives, and hear more from him at our Virtual Insights Career Fair morning keynote panel on the evolution of skills.
Generation1.ca is a proud signatory of the 50-30 Challenge committed to equity in career development and diverse newcomer senior leadership across boards and organizations.
