Working With Newcomers to Canada SIG - Overcoming Qualification, Experience and Education Barriers

  • 25/02/2025
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Zoom Meeting (Eastern Time)
  • 37

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This engaging one-hour panel discussion will spotlight the challenges and opportunities faced by newcomers to Canada in bridging gaps related to qualifications, professional experience, and education. Seasoned professionals from the career development and newcomer support sectors will share their expertise, offering attendees a deep dive into the strategies and solutions they’ve successfully employed to empower their clients.

Our panelists will discuss real-world obstacles they’ve encountered, including credential recognition, navigating Canadian workplace expectations, and overcoming biases in hiring processes. Attendees will gain valuable insights into tailored approaches for supporting clients in building their confidence, enhancing their marketability, and accessing meaningful employment in their fields of expertise.

The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, providing participants the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists, ask questions, and share their own experiences. This panel promises to be an invaluable resource for professionals working with newcomers, fostering a collaborative space for knowledge sharing and practical problem-solving.

Panelists include:

  • Sweta Regmi (moderator), CCS, CRS, Founder and CEO of Teachndo Certified Career & Résumé Strategist Canada

  • Gerard Keledjian, Founder and Managing Director of New Horizons Media Inc.
  • Daisy Wright, CRS, CCMC, CELDC, CCDP, BA and Owner of The Wright Career Solutions 
  • Shamira Madhany, Managing Director and Deputy Executive Director at World Education Services (WES)

Who Can Participate?

This SIG is dedicated to career professionals who work extensively with newcomers to Canada and aspire to deepen their understanding of the unique needs and perspectives of their client demographic. We're committed to fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share the same passion and goals.

You must also be an active CPC member at the time of each session. If you feel this group is not a good fit for you, please check our CPC Events schedule for other SIGs and events

What Can You Expect?

  • Sessions are virtual and take place via Zoom, using a discussion panel format
  • Sessions are one hour in length
  • Sessions are confidential and are not recorded, creating a safe space for open and honest discussions.
  • As a group, you may decide to share key research findings in the CPC News Feed.

If you are not a member of CPC and would like to participate in an upcoming SIG, join our community of practice now!


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