The IEHP Pathway to Employment Program (IEHP-PEP), by Bow Valley College and CRIEC
Bow Valley College and Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council awarded $9.5 million research grant to support foreign-trained nurses Monday, January 15, 2024 (Calgary, AB) – Bow Valley College and partner Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) have received a $9.4 million grant from the Government of Canada to help Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) gain employment […]
Zara Obaa Feature
For Zara Obaa, having one person give her a push to be courageous, changed her career path. Originally from Nigeria, where she graduated from Ahmadu Bello University and the Nigerian Law School, with her LLB, Law and B.L and was called to the Nigerian bar in 2009. “When I moved, I really didn’t think […]
Balveen Loomba – Mentee Feature
https://youtu.be/kcTzHH7ZPyQ Mentorship is a powerful tool for internationally trained professionals like Balveen Loomba. Formerly a Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) Mentee, Balveen is now a Banking Advisor at the Royal Bank of Canada. “When I moved to Calgary, I was just Googling ‘how to find a job,’ and ‘who’s there to support me,’” says […]
Toyin Oladele Feature
On Art Appreciation Day, we celebrate artists whose creative endeavours enrich our lives. Among them is Toyin Oladele, the Founder and Executive Director of the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI). Upon arriving in Calgary in 2017 from Nigeria, Toyin was eager to continue her career as an artist and art manager in Canada. “As a newcomer, I […]
Nitin Kumar Srivastava Feature
Nitin Kumar Srivastava B.A., LL.B., LL.M, a Senior Counsel (litigation) at CRASH LAWYERS in Calgary, Canada, has made a significant impact on the lives of others beyond his work. For the past five years, he has served as a mentor for CRIEC, supporting internationally trained lawyers in building their self-esteem and recognizing their true potential. […]
Shalini Ayalasomayajula
Shalini Ayalasomayajula was recently called to the Bar here in Alberta. Shalini immigrated to Toronto to be with her husband in 2014. She is now poised to embark on a promising legal career. However, her journey to this point has not been without its challenges. “I just didn’t want to sit back and write exams. […]