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, 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.
Immigrants in North America face significant challenges in adapting to new environments, with mentorship identified as a key factor for success, according to the Global Immigrant Futures 2025 Survey. Many call for improved mentorship programs and networking opportunities to overcome barriers. Generation1.ca is committed to fostering these connections through various initiatives, including career fairs.
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.
The Canadian Marketing Association x SMCC Summer Social showcased insightful connections and energized discussions on marketing evolution. Generation1.ca participated, also thanking LBA’s past podcast guest and CEO of CMA Alison Simpson and the CMA team for their dedication to innovative upskilling for marketers. Upcoming Generation1.ca events include an in-person discussion on immigrant futures and a virtual masterclass on storytelling in and for marketing insights.
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.
