Through soccer, a newcomer finds success on—and off—the field
For Alexander Baryshev, volunteering on the soccer field after arriving in Calgary ultimately led to a league championship for his team—and a foot in the door of corporate Calgary. Alex was still in Moscow with his family when he received an important piece of advice from his Calgary mentor over Skype. “After you arrive in […]
‘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 […]