For university instructor, mentorship led to new role
Dr. Esam Mustafa arrived in Calgary with an impressive CV. Equipped with a PhD in technology management, he’d built up a successful academic career in Malaysia as a lecturer and researcher. But when he came to Canada in March 2017—moving here to join his wife, a Canadian citizen and an AISH Generalist with the Government […]
Stampede 101—a primer for newcomers
Every year, CRIEC hosts a Stampede 101 session for newcomers—a primer on the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. The evening is always a blast—and this year’s June 20 bash at Fort Calgary, held in partnership with Making Changes Association, was especially fun. Tariq Elnaga, an immigrant from Dubai who works as an engineer by day, […]
Learn About YOUR Transferable Skills!
I told my kids not long ago that under no circumstances should my obituary include the word “lawyer.” “Problem-solver” and “servant leader”… maybe. They were much more accurate. Not that I wasn’t proud of being a McGill grad (BCL and LLB 1985) or my time in private practice or as General Counsel with The Forzani […]
‘Get out there!’: 3 tips for volunteers in Calgary
For internationally trained professionals new to Canada, volunteering is a great way to connect with others, gain valuable experience and boost your confidence. That message was front and centre at CRIEC’s recent Volunteerism 101 workshop at Bow Valley College. With a packed house in attendance, local leaders shared their knowledge and wisdom, beginning with Azmin […]
Calgary couple on mentorship: ‘It feels good to give back’
After immigrating to Canada from the Middle East and building successful careers in Calgary, Nadia Namini and Ali Roshannejad give back to their city through mentorship. “Mentoring is a very good investment in the community,” says Ali. Ali and Nadia are married and both are engineers working for The City of Calgary. They didn’t have […]