• Through soccer, a newcomer finds success on—and off—the field

    Posted on September 8, 2017

    For Alexander Baryshev, volunteering on the soccer field after arriving in Calgary ultimately led to a league championship for his...

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  • For university instructor, mentorship led to new role

    Posted on August 2, 2017

    Dr. Esam Mustafa arrived in Calgary with an impressive CV. Equipped with a PhD in technology management, he’d built up...

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  • Stampede 101—a primer for newcomers

    Posted on July 8, 2017

    Every year, CRIEC hosts a Stampede 101 session for newcomers—a primer on the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. The evening...

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  • Learn About YOUR Transferable Skills!

    Posted on May 31, 2017

    I told my kids not long ago that under no circumstances should my obituary include the word “lawyer.” “Problem-solver” and...

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  • Telus supports newcomers by Speed Mentoring

    Posted on April 3, 2017

      “Did I do okay in that job interview?” All of us can relate to that question. But when you’re...

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  • Calgary couple on mentorship: ‘It feels good to give back’

    Posted on January 31, 2017

    After immigrating to Canada from the Middle East and building successful careers in Calgary, Nadia Namini and Ali Roshannejad give...

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