‘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 […]
Mentoring in retirement: ‘It makes things very positive’
Noel Rea retired in 2009 from a highly successful law career that included both public and private practice. And if you ever had the pleasure to have coffee with the poet-warrior, you’d know that being retired really means he has even more time to share his hard-won career knowledge and experience with others! He’s passing […]
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 […]