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SOPA Newcomer Network Ambassador Program
Updated: February 23, 2023 SOPA is recruiting past clients to volunteer their time with us! We are looking to for SOPA clients to help support and engage our LinkedIn Newcomer…
Read MoreNigar’s New Home
I am an administrative professional with over 15 years of experience. I worked for a private engineering company in the oil and gas industry. I moved with my son to…
Read MoreTake it like a pro – Tips on how to receive feedback
There is no way around it. No matter how successful you are, you will eventually face feedback. After all, nobody’s perfect! It may be from customers, colleagues, employees, management, family, or…
Read MoreThe Value of Preparedness
Moving to a new country is never an easy decision and that too with family. I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science and over 9 years of industry experience.…
Read MoreYou Can Network Your Way to Success in Canada
Prior to moving to Alberta, Canada, Chinwendu Okereke- Azike had built a successful career as a banker in Nigeria. She had eight years’ experience under her belt – developing innovative…
Read MoreHow to Manage your Job Search Stress
Job searching can be a long and stressful activity. I have often heard it referred to as a full-time job in itself. This really is true! With the amount of…
Read MoreInterview with Olushola Oleyemi, SOPA Client
Olushola Oleyemi arrived in Manitoba on June 20th of this year with his wife, who was also a SOPA client. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a…
Read MoreHow SOPA helped me get started in my Canadian journey
If you’re looking into starting a new life in Canada, SOPA is, in my honest opinion, the best organization to reach out to. I started my Canadian journey about three…
Read MoreSmall Talk 101
It’s a Monday morning and the office is full of employees arriving for a new work week. All across the office, small groups of people gather to take part in…
Read MoreAn Evening of Fun and Inspiration at the SOPA Alberta Social Café
The SOPA Alberta team was excited to host past SOPA clients living in Alberta for a lively evening of fun, networking and inspiration at the SOPA Social Café last July.…
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