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  • Peer Networking: Working Women – Staying Visible

    Taking a career break or rebuilding your professional life after moving to Canada? Connect with other newcomer women and explore practical ways to stay professionally visible while navigating motherhood, relocation, career changes, and new beginnings.

  • Peer Networking: Share Your Success: Manitoba Nurses

    This is an inspiring session featuring a panel of successful internationally educated nurses, who will share their journey in navigating licensing process, adapting to Canadian workplace culture, and finding employment opportunities that shaped their career paths in Manitoba.

  • Peer Networking: A SOPA Client’s Journey to Success in Canada

    What is it really like to start a new life and career in Canada? Hear directly from SOPA client Danny Rubbo about his experience settling in British Columbia — the challenges, lessons learned, career journey, and practical tips he wishes to share with other newcomers preparing for Canada. Bring your questions and learn from someone who has been through the newcomer journey.

  • Peer Networking: Manitoba Employment Standards & Rights

    Planning to work in Manitoba? Canadian workplace standards, responsibilities, and workers’ rights may be different from those in your home country. Hear from a former newcomer who now works in workplace safety and gain practical information to help you better understand your rights and what to expect in a Manitoba workplace.

  • Peer Networking: From Client to SOPA Volunteer

    Curious about volunteering with SOPA and how it could support your newcomer journey? Hear firsthand from former SOPA client and current volunteer Fisolami Sodeinde as she shares her experience—from getting started to giving back to the newcomer community. Discover how volunteering can help you gain Canadian experience, build connections, share your skills, and develop a stronger sense of community in Canada.

  • Peer Networking: Francophones in Manitoba

    Planning to settle in Manitoba and looking for support in French? Join this conversation circle with former SOPA clients who now support French-speaking newcomers as employment and immigration counsellors at CDEM and Pluri-Elles. Hear about their own immigration journeys, learn practical job search strategies, and discover services available to help Francophones build connections and settle successfully in Winnipeg.

  • Peer Networking: My City- Calgary Connections

    Moving to Calgary or curious about what life in the city is really like? Join former SOPA client Oluwatomisin (Tomisin) Tijani as she shares her personal experience of making Calgary home, what she enjoys about the city, and what she has discovered along the way. Connect with others who are new or preparing to move to Calgary, bring your questions, and get a newcomer’s perspective in a casual and welcoming space.

  • Peer Networking: Share Your Success – Manitoba Physicians

    Are you an internationally educated physician preparing for your career in Manitoba? Join an inspiring panel of internationally educated physicians as they share their experiences building their careers in the province. Hear firsthand about navigating the licensing process, exploring employment opportunities, adapting to Canadian workplace culture, and the lessons they learned along the way. Bring your questions and gain practical insights from professionals who have been through the journey themselves.

  • Peer Networking: Mastering The Online Job Applications

    Looking to improve your online job search in Canada? Join this interactive Conversation Circle to explore 15 practical steps for navigating the online job application process with confidence. Learn how to tailor your resume and cover letter, find suitable job opportunities, build professional connections, and follow up effectively with employers. Discover common job search mistakes and warning signs to watch for. Connect with fellow newcomers, share experiences, and exchange practical tips to strengthen your job search strategies in Canada

  • Peer Networking: How To Enter The Real Estate Field

    Interested in exploring a career in real estate in Canada? Join this engaging Conversation Circle with Luis Banaj, Real Estate Advisor, as he shares his inspiring journey of transitioning from Human Resources to a successful career in real estate. Hear about his experiences, challenges, and insights into navigating this dynamic industry. Discover new career possibilities and gain inspiration for exploring your own professional path in Canada.