The Inspiring Journey of Brian Katte Tinong: A Refugee, Soccer Coach, and Entrepreneur
Spotlight on Entrepreneurial Success Each of our Jumpstart clients has a unique story — professionally and personally — involving trials and tribulations, celebrations, and successes. Our Spotlight on Entrepreneurial Success shines a light on how refugee entrepreneurs have accessed our services, and how this has ultimately uplifted them in their business journey. Brian Katte […]
The Value of Group Mentoring: Connecting Employers and Refugee Talent
Group mentoring aligns with our mission by bridging gaps between employers and refugee candidates. This approach addresses challenges like employment history gaps and limited local references, allowing refugees to showcase their skills and experiences directly. For Jumpstart, group mentoring is a strategic tool that enhances refugee employment opportunities and promotes diversity, supporting the organization’s goal […]
A Comprehensive Guide: Understanding the Difference Between CVs and Resumes
CV vs. Resume: Key Differences and When to Use Each When navigating through the extensive job application process, one of the most common points of confusion is the distinction between a CV (Curriculum Vitae) and a Resume. Although these documents serve similar purposes, they differ significantly in structure, length, content, and usage. Want to learn […]
Building a Stronger Workforce: The Immediate Benefits of Hiring Refugee Talent
In today’s competitive job market, companies are increasingly recognizing the value of diverse talent to drive innovation, foster inclusive cultures, and meet evolving business needs. One often overlooked but highly valuable talent pool is that of refugees. Refugee professionals bring a wealth of skills, unique perspectives, and resilience to the workforce, making them an asset […]
Tech Trends 2024: Navigating the Future of IT
The interview was conducted with Omer Salaymeh, Jumpstart board member and co-founder, and entrepreneur and co-founder of Civia and Bonfire, an AI solutions firm and govtech enterprise respectively. What emerging technologies do you believe will have the most significant impact on the IT industry in the next 5-10 years? At the moment it seems like […]
Advocating for Inclusivity: Western Financial Group’s Blueprint for Diverse Hiring Processes and Talent Development
This blog was created based on the content delivered by Banks Falade, Dan Laul, Daria Verigina, Hira Jahangir, and Phil Law, from Western Financial Group, during their July 11th 2024 webinar on employment opportunities and fair hiring processes for refugees and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. This webinar is part of Jumpstart’s initiative to support […]
From Refugee to Leader: Joe Luangchaleun’s Journey and Insights
This blog was created based on content delivered by Joe Luangchaleun, Senior Manager, CIBC Bank, during a June 13, 2024, Ask Me Anything workshop. These monthly workshops are part of Jumpstart’s ongoing commitment to engage with our clients and other job seekers with forced displacement experience. Ask Me Anything is designed to provide a platform […]
Spotlight: Faieza from Pakistan
Spotlight on Success Each of our Jumpstart clients has a unique story — professionally and personally — involving trials and tribulations, celebrations, and successes. Our Spotlight series shines a light on the ways that refugee talent has accessed our services, and how this has ultimately uplifted them in their career journey to benefit workplaces, communities, […]