The Impact of the Online Mentoring Program
The online mentoring program is an important component of Canada InfoNet. There have been over 1600 matches between mentors and mentees since 2016. Online mentors are volunteers who have at…
Entrepreneurship as an alternative career option in Canada
Forbes magazine rates Canada as the best country in the G-20 for business. Canada’s overall tax rate on new business investment is significantly lower than that of many other countries. There are also great individual startup hubs and incubators which support new businesses. Research has shown that entrepreneurial rate among newcomers is more than double the rate for people born in Canada. Immigrants are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship as a career option. It’s proven to be a great alternative during challenging times when they are struggling to find meaningful employment. In this webinar, you will learn about:
- How to start a new business
- Benefits of having a business in Canada
- Funding a business
- Expanding your existing business to Canada
- Best Businesses in Canada for new immigrants
- Useful resources for Entrepreneurs
How to thrive in your career in Canada: Panel discussion with successful immigrant women
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and reflects on their challenges. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge and this inspired us to showcase amazing women from our program who are mentors…
The Visto Show: Newcomer Services with Irene Vaksman
Irene Vaksman, Director of Newcomer Services at JVS Toronto, chats with Josh Schachnow, a Canadian Immigration lawyer and founder of Visto.ai. Visto is a free platform that helps skilled workers…
Meet Mohamed, A Canada InfoNet Mentee
Mohamed, who will be landing in Canada shortly, shares his experience of how being a mentee helped to explore alternative career options and be prepared for the Canadian workplace culture.
My name is Mohamed Awad and I am a new Canadian immigrant working as a Mechanical Engineer. I started the mentorship program with JVS Toronto’s Canada InfoNet because I wanted to have a better understanding of Canadian workplace culture and how I could get involved in it. I explored different options and then I realized that I have to be more flexible in terms of career path. I was really excited about the idea of having a mentor who could guide me through this transition and explore other options related to my field where I could keep growing in professional and personal terms. (more…)
Meet Sandeep, A Canada InfoNet Mentor
Sandeep Dani has associated with Canada InfoNet for over 4 years as a mentor. Being an immigrant himself, he is committed to helping the immigrant community settle and integrate within Canada. Sandeep is a risk management executive with 15+ years of experience and has been part of global insurance and consulting firms. He is also on the Board of iPartnerIndia, Canada a Canadian charity focusing on women empowerment and education of vulnerable children. In this interview, Sandeep talks about mentorship as an opportunity to share his experience and give back to the community.
Why did you decide to become a mentor with Canada InfoNet?
Canada Beyond the Big Cities, Part 2: Employment Opportunities in Thunder Bay, ON
Although Canada is a big country most immigrants settle in the country’s biggest cities – Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on the cost of living and the labour market which means settling in these cities comes at a significant cost.
It is important for new immigrants to understand that smaller cities in Canada have lower unemployment rates and can offer great job opportunities.
Autumn view over Westport Ontario in Canada.
Canada Beyond the Big Cities, Part 1: Employment Opportunities in London and Ottawa, Ontario
Although Canada is a big country most immigrants settle in the country’s biggest cities – Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver areas. This has a big impact on cost of living and labour market which means settling in these cities comes at a significant cost.
It is important for new immigrants to understand that smaller cities in Canada have lower unemployment rates and can offer great job opportunities. Ageing population and other economic factors have created a great need for immigrant talent in these communities.
In this webinar, we bring you representatives from two such cities – London and Ottawa in Ontario. They will provide information on labour market and cost of living which are things new immigrants should definitely take into account when deciding in which community to build their lives.
Meet Tonia, a Canada InfoNet participant from Nigeria
“Take ownership for your learning,” says Canada InfoNet participant, Tonia Aigbokhae. Tonia who recently immigrated to Canada, was referred to Canada InfoNet by our partner agency, Planning For Canada. In…
Outside the Box: Creative Paths to Successful Settlement in Canada
Starting life in a new country can be challenging, but it can also be an opportunity to reinvent oneself. In this webinar, we talk to two inspiring individuals who immigrated to Canada and used the opportunity to look at life differently and start fresh. Both have their own successful podcasts, social media following and use their platform to make connections and inspire others who are on a similar path.
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