As we’ve shared before the Connector Program is a simple yet highly effective networking program that puts immigrants directly in touch with local business people, civil servants and community leaders – people who are in the habit of making introductions and connecting others to opportunities. In our last blog, we covered how our Connector programs […]
As we’ve shared before the Connector Program is a simple yet highly effective networking program that puts immigrants directly in touch with local business people, civil servants and community leaders – people who are in the habit of making introductions and connecting others to opportunities. We’ve talked about the impact of the program generally, and […]
We’ve already discussed our quantitative impact, but what about qualitative? How does this program impact people’s lives, and the communities where they decide to settle? Programs across the country organize and partner to create activities that focus on community engagement and creating meaningful connections. Every community is different, and so their activities look different. The […]
The Connector Program has been around since 2009, with the National Connector Program launching in 2013. Over that time, we have helped 8 609 Connectees (newcomers, international graduates, local graduates, and sometimes locals too!), onboarded 4 135 Connectors (leaders in their communities – people in the habit of making introductions, and those that just seem to […]
In our last blog post we discussed the potential and positive reasons to make friends while networking. Today, we will give you some tools to make this happen. Ultimately, it comes down to three things: Mindset, Goals, Actions. Mindset It’s important to go into networking AND friend-making with the right mindset. This is going to […]
Our last few blog posts have focused on viewing networking in a different light. From understanding that your network is likely much bigger than you previously thought to considering how your networking outcomes might change with a new perspective. There are so many positives to meeting new people in your professional life. They can help […]
