Bridges to Career Success: Newcomer Mentorship & Networking Virtual Event

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Kick Startyour job search in Canada with the Bridges to Career Success!

Apply for jobs and Connectwith leading employers

Exclusive Accessto live discussions with mentors, presentations and networking opportunities

Explore Opportunitiesacross Canada

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Exhibitors

Agenda

Sessions

Welcome Message

Allison Steinberg
CEO JVS Toronto

Fireside Chat with CIBC

Join us for a fireside chat with Sachin as he reflects on his journey as a newcomer to Canada. He will share valuable job search strategies, lessons learned along the way, and insights into CIBC's workplace culture to help you navigate and thrive in your own career journey.

Sachin Kapoor
Business Development Manager, CIBC

How to Build Income While You Job Search

Join Ehi to explore practical ways to build income while searching for your next role. From contract and advisor opportunities to freelancing, consulting, and side hustles, learn how to monetize your skills, gain valuable experience, and stay financially confident during your career transition.

Ehi Agbonlahor
Founder, Anutio

AI and the Modern Job Search

Learn how AI can help you research career opportunities, tailor application materials, prepare for interviews, and enhance your job search strategy while maintaining authenticity and showcasing your unique strengths and experiences.

Prabhas Jha
Digital Technology Evangelist

Mentors

Andre James

Senior Account Executive

Mentoring Roundtable:
Building Your Canadian Network: Relationships for Career Growth

Eduardo Lafayette Almeida

Procurement Director

From Search to Success:
Job Search Strategies for Newcomers

Kanwardyal (K.D) Singh

Lead Product Manager at Opentext

Mentoring Roundtable:
Navigating Your Job Search in Canada: Strategies for Success

Kirk Johnson

BOMA Enspire - EPICS Program Director

Mentoring Roundtable:
Learn about Careers in Cleantech

Kush Gupta

Director, Business Risk Advisor - AI, Change Risk and Risk Assessment

Mentoring Roundtable:
Building Professional Connections for Career Growth in Canada

Lee Reisch

Senior Manager, Executive Communications

Mentoring Roundtable:
Resume Strategies for Success in the Canadian Job Market

Mehran Vahedi

Business Analyst & Data Analytics Consultant, Ness Digital Engineering

Mentoring Roundtable:
Breaking into the Canadian Job Market: Practical Strategies That Work

Michèle Thibeau

Data Driven Creative, Storyteller

Mentoring Roundtable:
Communicate Your Value by Sharing Your Strengths & Stories

Monica Stagno

Career Counsellor at McMaster University

Mentoring Roundtable:
From International Experience to Canadian Employment: Highlighting Your Value

Olabisi Adesina

Senior Project/Program Manager

Job Search in Canada:
Ask Me Anything

Prabhas Jha

People Connector

Mentoring Roundtable:
Networking Beyond Job Searching: Building Lasting Professional Relationships

Shams Qaend

Pharmacist at Shoppers Drug Mart and Director at RxCourse Institute

Mentoring Roundtable:
Pathways for Internationally Trained Pharmacists

Sabrina Orlov

Senior Manager, Global Communications and Public Relations at Irdeto

Mentoring Roundtable:
Navigating Workplace Culture in Canada: What to Expect and How to Adapt

Valerii Kucherenko

MBA, M.Eng, CCLP, Director, Railway Education, Michigan State University

Mentoring Roundtable:
Building a Strong LinkedIn Presence for Career Opportunities

Zainab Hamid

Healthcare Professional | Mentor | IMG Advocate

Mentoring Roundtable:
Professional Integration in Canada: Insights from an Internationally Trained Physician

Check out some of our mentors who will be hosting mentoring roundtables at the event.

This is a great opportunity to learn from them and connect with experienced Canadian professionals.