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PINs Annual Event - May 6, 2015
The document outlines the agenda and updates from the annual networking event of the Pins Network, emphasizing networking, group mentoring, and connections among various immigrant associations in Canada. It highlights current participation and effectiveness, including the need for employer engagement and the implementation of new initiatives to support internationally trained professionals. Additionally, it encourages the growth of the network and future collaboration among members, partners, and employers.
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PINs Annual Event - May 6, 2015
- 1. PINs Annual NetworkingEvent: Building On Our Strengths www.NetworksForImmigrants.ca
- 2. Agenda • Welcome: AmalRatnayake • Update from TRIEC: Margaret Eaton, TRIEC • Scotiabank: Puneet Mann, Co-Lead, Multicultural Banking • New video with PINs leaders • PINs review and plans for 2015 - 2016 year: Racquel Sevilla, TRIEC • Networking
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- 5. Thank you toPINs sponsor and funder.
- 6. Puneet Mann Co-Lead, MulticulturalBanking, Scotiabank
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- 8. Racquel Sevilla Director, ImmigrantEmployment Initiatives, TRIEC
- 9. PINs Roundtable inMarch 2015
- 10. PINs network A networkis a powerful tool “Increase efficiency and impact by leveraging the assets that already exist in a system by connecting them to each other.” “Build remarkable capacities by mobilizing diverse and flexible individuals or organizations.” (NET GAINS: A Handbook for Network Builders Seeking Social Change by Peter Plastrik and Madeleine Taylor)
- 11. Group Mentoring • Firstlaunched in 2011 with JVS Toronto • Expanded to add 2 new associations in 2014-15 • To date, it has reached 166 members of 10 PINs associations involved: o Association of Romanian Engineers in Canada (AREC) o Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants (AFCA) o Canadian Hispanic Congress (CHC) o Canadian Network of Iraqi Engineers and Architects (CNIEA) o EXATEC Ontario o Iranian Canadian Network o Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce o Latin Project Management Network (LPMN) o M-Bridge Culture Integration Society for Professionals o Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS) Group Mentoring
- 12. Networking Beyond Boundaries Fosterthe integration and promotion between Latin American professional organizations.
- 13. Capacity Building Workshops Themes: •Building Successful Partnerships • Communications as a Member Engagement Tool • Membership Management • Taking Mentoring to the Next Level
- 14. Immigrant Talk Astorytelling contest that captures the journey, hopes and dreams of immigrants to Canada in written or video formats. www.immigranttalk.com
- 15. Employer connections • Organizednetworking events with employers and PINs members in York Region, Peel Region and Toronto • Continue to circulate job opportunities
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- 17. New initiatives: Drs2Drs Weare now working together to better support internationally trained doctors in gaining meaningful employment: addressing systemic barriers and developing practical, short-term solutions.
- 18. New initiatives To researchdiverse needs of grass- roots organizations and create accessible resources to help manage the growth of their volunteer base.
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- 20. Current PINs network… •55 PINs associations represented by over 100 leaders • 69 PINs partner organizations including: community organizations, employment agencies, post secondary institutions and other stakeholders • 600 immigrants connected to associations through the PINs website in 2014-2015
- 22. Let’s grow ournetwork Help spread the word: share the video and the website with immigrants, immigrant leaders, employers, service providers and other key stakeholders who aren’t a part of our network.
- 23. Network Mapping Help usvisualize and explore relationships within a group so that the group itself, and therefore its work and effectiveness, may be strengthened.
- 24. Let’s strengthen anddevelop our network Participate in the survey, help us unpack the information and the story behind the maps, and determine how we will use this information to shape how the PINs network needs to develop and evolve.
- 25. Let’s increase ourimpact PINs membership survey findings: Just over 50% of members are employed. Only 40% are working in jobs commensurate to their skills and experience. Programs that can help them achieve their career goals: • Networking events 79% • Mentoring programs 69%
- 26. What’s Next… For PINsleaders Help us develop pathways for your members to participate in and benefit from TRIEC programs – The Mentoring Partnership, TRIEC Campus, Connector.
- 27. What’s Next… For PINspartners / service providers Support your clients by referring them to PINs associations; raise awareness of your programs and services and share information, expertise and resources with the PINs associations
- 28. What’s Next… For employersand recruiters Connect with immigrant talent – recent and established immigrants through the PINs associations.
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