National Scope, Local Focus. National Mentoring Partnership Paves Way for Career Success
They meet over coffee, or virtually, to strategize. From there, professional relationships grow, rooted in a sense of community and camaraderie. Under the National Mentoring Partnership initiative (NMP), immigrant professionals pair with mentors for exactly that. The...

How immigrating to Canada taught me a skill we all need right now: resilience
“So, as we prepare ourselves for coming out of quarantine, I wanted to share three lessons about resilience I learned as an immigrant that helped me, in the hope that it may help you, too.”
“Why volunteer? I feel I’m extremely blessed in my life,” Eric Madan
There are many great ways to volunteer and give back to the community. Mentoring a newcomer and coaching them on their professional journeys is just one of those ways. To give you an idea of what’s involved in mentoring, we asked Eric Madan, a Security Strategy &...
Naveena’s passion for mentoring showcases the value in helping others
Naveena Ravindran, Director, IT Development at Teranet, recently spoke with us about her passion for mentoring and helping people find success in their careers. She connected with TRIEC Mentoring Partnership through Sheridan College a few years ago and has been a...
The Beauty of Volunteering
Gautam Nath, leader of the Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) association, Jobs In Canada, has been volunteering since he came to Canada. His volunteer work hasn’t just benefited the community. It’s also helped him in his own professional field. He explains why...
Maral Melkonian joins TD Bank after coming to Canada from Syria
Speaking with Maral Melkonian, it’s difficult to believe that she arrived in Canada as a refugee only 20 months ago from Aleppo, Syria. She credits her mentor’s advice and advocacy with her success in finding a job at TD Bank. Now, Maral is settling in to her role in...