TRIEC Inclusion Summit

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Employer-Focused Strategies for Immigrant Success

Join our Annual TRIEC Inclusion Summit for insights, resources, and best practices on leveraging immigrant talent to meet employer hiring needs, and how TRIEC can be a vital partner for employers seeking solutions in sourcing, retention, and advancement of immigrant talent.
You will also get an in-depth look at how TRIEC’s Career Advancement for Immigrant Professionals (CAIP) program is leading the way in building strategies for immigrant inclusion and advancement.

Three Good Reasons to Attend

Reason #1

Learn about how TRIEC supports employers with inclusive hiring, retention and advancement.

Reason #2

Gain insights, resources and best practices on leveraging immigrant talent.

Reason #3

Get an in-depth look at TRIEC’s Career Advancement for Immigrant Professionals (CAIP) program and its impact.

Guest Speaker and Panelists

Tricia Williams, Director, Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization, Future Skills Centre

Tricia Williams brings a strong background across anthropology, sociology and economics disciplines to her role as Future Skills Centre’s Director of Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization. She has particular expertise in the future of work including digital economies, skills development, migration and gender.

At the FSC, Tricia leads a pan-Canadian research strategy focused on advancing the FSC’s strategic goals. She also collaborates closely with our partners on the broader evidence agenda, ensuring that knowledge is both generated and mobilized effectively for uptake and usage.

Prior to joining FSC, Tricia spent seven years with the Mastercard Foundation, leading research, evaluation and knowledge mobilization initiatives related to youth employment and digital economy across Africa and with Indigenous communities in Canada. She has authored and overseen numerous reports, events and research programs to generate evidence and action around inclusive employment and development.

Tricia previously worked for the federal government in evaluation and policy functions, which she joined through the Recruitment of Policy Leaders program. She also spent several years supporting immigrant rights organizations in the United States and community organizations in Haiti, where she lived for several years.

Miguel Abascal, Founder and President, UnstoppableMe.rocks

In 2015, Miguel founded UnstoppableMe.rocks, an association helping people transform their potential into fulfilment focusing on eliminating underemployment. Miguel and the amazing group of unstoppable volunteers have helped over 500 newcomers so far. Also in 2015, UnstoppableMe.rocks joined the TRIEC Professional Immigrant Networks program as an association. Miguel has received the Volunteer Toronto 2016 Legacy Award and the 2017 TD Vision in Action award for his outstanding contributions to the bank and to society.

Juliet Turpin, VP, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility, Randstad Canada

Juliet is the VP of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDI&A) for Randstad Canada, and is passionate about expanding talent pools by utilizing EDI&A best practices to unmask hidden opportunities, specifically as it relates to underrepresented opportunities. As a second generation immigrant, Juliet is especially passionate about working with organizations, including her own to create more opportunities for new and recent immigrants to Canada. Juliet is passionate about volunteering; she leads her company’s diversity and inclusion committee in Canada and the multi-ethnic voices business resource group globally. Externally, Juliet is an active volunteer with several organizations including most recently and proudly as VP of Lean In Canada and the National Association of Asian American Professionals.

Andrea des Vignes, Director, Learning and Development, Dentsu Canada

Andrea des Vignes is the Director of L&D at dentsu Canada, where she leads and executes the learning strategy for dentsu employees. Andrea is passionate about creating environments where others can thrive and be inspired to drive meaningful change. An experienced training practitioner, with over 10 years of experience in corporate learning and development, Andrea recognizes the value that engaged and driven people bring to an organization. Her background includes providing effective and engaging learning solutions to organizations in various industries including: Manulife, Scotiabank and Metrolinx.

Abhishek Sarathy, Associate Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) – Strategy & Integration, Canadian Tire

Born in the Middle East with south Indian heritage, Abhishek recognizes his responsibility as an immigrant settler in, what is currently known as, Toronto. Since 2022, Abhishek has been co-leading Canadian Tire Corporation’s journey to cultivate a culture where belonging thrives and makes life in Canada better. In 2020, he was a founding member of the Equity Secretariat at Trillium Health Partners, where he co-facilitated the organization’s pathway to become an antiracist hospital.

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Count me in!

Join us to engage in discussions about strategies to improve immigrant retention and advancement in the Canadian workforce. We aim to inform, equip, and inspire everyone in the labour market ecosystem to be part of the solution. Your voice is critical to the conversation and hope to see you at the event to share your perspectives on this important topic.

This event is FREE to attend, but space is limited so please register early to reserve your spot.