Leave this world a little better than you found it
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Canada is a long-standing member of the Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) program. We spoke to CIMA Canada’s PINs leader, Amal Ratnayake, about what it means to be a PINs leader and how his association has...
It is more blessed to give than to receive
M-Bridge Culture Integration Society for Professionals is a proud PINs association run by internationally educated professionals (IEPs). M-Bridge’s PINs leader, Sophie Duan talks about her experience with the PINs program. M-Bridge was formed in 2008 to help...
Strength in Numbers for Immigrants Looking for Work
On the evening of May 6, we're hosting a celebration of our Professional Immigrant Networks program. The event will also celebrate Scotiabank’s renewed three-year sponsorship of the program. Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) is a network of professional...
The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas
What started in Halifax as a new idea for connecting skilled immigrants with established professionals has grown into a successful program. Connector has now been replicated and adopted in other cities across Canada, including Toronto. Recently, TRIEC’s Connector...
Thanks to our amazing volunteers
April 12-18 is National Volunteer Week in Canada, so we want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to the wonderful volunteers in our programs. Our 6850+ mentors, who share their knowledge of the Canadian job market with skilled immigrants who are looking...
What’s on the agenda for immigrant employment?
In the latter part of 2014, TRIEC conducted research into the immigrant job-search experience in the GTA. We spoke to people working in the sector, and immigrants themselves, to find out about new developments - and what hasn't changed. Plus, there are political...
The small things that make a big difference to your network
This week, we launch TRIEC Connector, a program that brings skilled immigrants and industry leaders together, so they can expand their professional networks. Connector’s Program Coordinator, Anna Kostecka, tells us why she wanted to be involved with the program, and...
Sign up as a mentor for National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month! What better time to build your leadership and coaching skills by signing up as a mentor? Mentoring can bring many benefits for the mentee – but it’s a fantastic experience for the person doing the mentoring too. Giving just a few...
