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SUMMARY:Employer Connection Session: Explore Career at Mars
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Fri\, Jun 27\, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nDescription: SOPA clients are invited to join a national virtual employer connection session with the Talent Recruitment Team at Mars. Mars Inc. is a global company known for its diverse portfolio of confectionery\, pet care\, and food products\, including iconic brands like M&M’s\, Snickers\, Pedigree\, and Uncle Ben’s. Get an inside look at the company’s hiring process\, workplace culture\, and career opportunities across various departments. Attendees will have an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into what Mars looks for in top talent and how to stand out as a candidate. You can explore their careers here: https://careers.mars.com/global/en \nPresenter: Gordon Kufe\, Senior Recruiter \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/employer-connection-session-explore-career-at-mars/
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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SUMMARY:Sector-Specific Conversation Circle: Careers in Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Thursday\, June 26\, 2025 10:00 AM (MT) | 12:00 PM (ET) \nDescription: Interested in a career as a Real Estate Agent in Canada? Join SOPA Alberta’s upcoming Sector Specific Conversation Circle—a virtual event designed to help you build confidence\, network\, and learn from industry professionals. \nPresenter: Ebru Tutkuner\, Real Estate Agent at Royal LePage Benchmark\, Calgary Ebru will share her inspiring journey from ESL teacher to real estate agent\, with practical tips on how to enter this exciting field. \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/sector-specific-conversation-circle-careers-in-real-estate/
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SUMMARY:Information Session – Ontario: Post-arrival Mentorship Program in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with the TRIEC Mentoring Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, June 25th at 10 a.m. Eastern Time \nDescription: Join us to learn how a mentor with a similar professional background can support your job search and help you succeed in Canada. Attending this information session is mandatory before proceeding with the next steps in the registration process for the post-arrival mentorship program in the GTA. \nPresenter: Maggie is an experienced mentoring coach at Humber Polytechnic’s Community Outreach & Workforce Development team. \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-ontario-post-arrival-mentorship-program-in-the-greater-toronto-area-gta-with-the-triec-mentoring-partnership/
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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SUMMARY:Employer Connection Session: Explore Career at Staples
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Fri\, Jun 20\, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 Eastern Time \nDescription: SOPA clients are invited to join a national virtual employer connection session with the Staples’ Talent Recruitment Team. Get an inside look at the company’s hiring process\, workplace culture\, and career opportunities across various departments. Attendees will have an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into what Staples looks for in top talent and how to stand out as a candidate. \nPresenter: Valerie Kogan\, Talent Manager and Sumeet Nihalani\, Talent Acquisition Specialist\nContact person for this event: Elmira Alim\, elmira@ottawa-worldskills.org \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support. \n 
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/employer-connection-session-explore-career-at-staples/
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Banking in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 19 June 2025 + 1:00-2:00 PM (AT) \nDescription: In this session\, you will gain essential knowledge to help you navigate the Canadian banking system with confidence. Topics include: \n\nUnderstanding the basics of the Canadian banking system\nThe difference between debit and credit\, checking and savings accounts\nThe importance of building and maintaining a good credit history\n\nPresenter: Liliane Saad\, Branch Manager and Advisor with the Atlantic Newcomer Specialist Team at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-banking-in-canada/
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Career Transition Support in Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: June 13\, 10 am (MST) \nDescription: Considering a career change or fresh start in Alberta? This webinar will cover the value of upskilling\, compare microcredentials and academic degrees\, and offer strategies for navigating career transitions. Perfect for newcomers and professionals looking to pivot in Alberta’s evolving job market. \nPresenter: Svetlana Miftahov-Rapoport\, M.Ed\, CPHR\nSvetlana Miftahov-Rapoport is an educator\, HR professional\, and relationship builder dedicated to serving others through teaching\, volunteering\, and public speaking. \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-career-transition-support-in-alberta/
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) is facilitating conversations for our clients to gain confidence in building their job search skills through various topics including: cultural communications\, networking\, motivation\, navigating your career during a pandemic\, and so much more. \nThis is a 90-minute virtual event that includes an informational presentation and the opportunity to connect through engaging discussions in breakout rooms. Our conversation circle is an informal event with a relaxed atmosphere which will help you network in a safe\, private\, and friendly environment! \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/conversation-circle/
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