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, CEO Arundati Dandapani converses with Neil Ruiz from Pew Research Centre about the multifaceted experiences of Asians in America, based on his book, Everyday Americans: Asians in the U.S. Today. They discuss diversity, challenge the model minority myth, and highlight socioeconomic inequalities among Asian communities.
In this latest Leading by Association episode, Ali Demircan discussed trauma, community leadership, and recovery with Arundati Dandapani. He emphasized that lasting trauma extends beyond media coverage and highlighted the need for long-term community support. Demircan also advocated for recognizing the uncertain status of Turkish families in Canada due to recent disasters, urging policies that reflect their experiences.
On November 20, 2025, Generation1.ca participated in Humber Polytechnic’s Beyond Graduation Symposium, addressing the integration of international graduates into Canada’s labor market. Key discussions highlighted barriers such as credential recognition and policy volatility. Generation1.ca empowers and advances newcomers through career pathways and programs, fostering connections among and between immigrants / newcomers, international graduates, employers, and fellow industry partners.
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.
The Consumer Insights Revolution by Phillips, Barry, Gans, and Schardt encourages a major shift in market research towards technology, speed, and AI. It promotes agile methods, shared data culture, and strategic insight roles for professionals. Illustrated with examples like PepsiCo’s AI system Ada, it emphasizes the need for human oversight in leveraging technology for growth.
