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What is Networking for Success?

Networking for Success is the 4th and final step in the four-step initiative at CCIS. The Networking for Success Program offers professional newcomers the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and fellow professionals.

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Networking for Professionals On-Line Meetings …

The On-Line Networking for Success Meetings are events hosted through the CCIS four-step initiative platform. The purpose of this alternative approach to networking is to provide CCIS clients with a fresh and dynamic on-line experience. 

The On-line Networking for Success Meeting format allows key note speakers to address current and insightful topics. These speakers are then followed by previous clients of CCIS who share empowering and inspirational success stories.

Similar to the networking breakfasts, these on-line meetings will also provide CCIS clients with the opportunity to meet and connect with experienced professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with our talented pool of professional newcomers.

Through the On-line Networking for Success Program Meetings, CCIS clients will have an opportunity to stay on top of the latest trends in their industry, keep a pulse on the job market and meet prospective mentors and potential employers.

These networking opportunities will allow CCIS clients to uncover opportunities to connect with different types of mentors and advisors. More importantly, they will increase the visibility of our clients with senior management and assist in the development of their expertise, while sharpening soft skills such as communication, leadership and negotiation.

What are the Benefits of participating in the Networking for Success Program?

At CCIS, we believe that networking is important because it allows professional newcomers to meet and establish connections with like minded professionals who share a profession or have similar experience in a particular industry.

The goal of our Networking for Success Program is to help our clients build a rich professional network. Within these networks we want our clients to establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with the professionals they meet. By establishing these new professional connections, we want them to gain access to the necessary resources that will foster their career development and allow them to build social capital that may lead to hidden job opportunities.

Networking for Success Breakfast Meetings

The Networking for Success Breakfast Meetings are monthly meetings held in collaboration with the Calgary Petroleum Club, community partners and members of Calgary’s business community.

During these meetings, participants will listen to two guest speakers’ presentations addressing topics such as the local labour market, Canadian workplace culture, intercultural competencies for the workplace, job search and retention strategies. These guests, experts in their various fields, discuss the latest in business trends and share their experiences in a professional and accommodating setting.

CCIS clients and attendees will have the opportunity to make exciting connections and listen to guest speakers from various industries while having the opportunity to network with each other and connect with these industry leaders over breakfast.

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CLIENTS TESTIMONIALS

Many immigrants have to combat the difficulty of getting back into their primary field of work. These immigrants may be dissuaded by the overwhelming negativity depending on whom they choose to listen to and associate with. Listening to the Online Networking speaker Mayo Akindele share his experience with overcoming the negativity and other hurdles associated with succeeding in the first few years of immigrating was inspiring.
Sonia Martins
Biomedical Scientist
It was a wonderful experience coordinating for the Networking Event - The session was wonderful and I got the opportunity to connect with so many people.
Shaista Sheikh
Admin and Event Coordinator
A great round of applause to you and all the team members for organizing a wonderful networking event today. I enjoyed every bit of it. Everything was well-organized. I feel motivated after hearing the amazing stories of all the guest presenters. Looking forward to future networking events.
Maryam Butt
Clinical Researcher
The networking event was very inspiring. Thank you very much for organizing it.
Monica Paraschiv
B2B & B2C Customer Service
Thank you, Adriana for another well-organized event. The speakers were great, especially Fernando whom I believe has inspired a lot of us and given us hope and positivity.
De Villiers Venter
Supply Chain
Thank you very much Mahesh for your outstanding presentation and sharing your opinion about future of oil and gas sector.
Anna Iuferova
Geoscientist
Thank You Mahesh, Murtaza for the wonderful presentation and sharing lot of insights. Thank You Adriana, Amanda, Yashaswini and all CCIS team for this opportunity to network.
Narayanan Tas
IT & Business Analyst
Thank you for organizing the network event today at CCIS. I could appreciate the beauty of the event and learnt the power of networking, more so the success story was powerful and encouraging. Kudos to you and your team Adriana.
Matthew Ojelabi
Business Developer
Networking event helped me to connect with potential employers and new comers who are professional with many background and taking lessons from discussions provided by experts on the topics. Employers were genuine and ready to support newcomers providing with their own experience as a newcomer; how they become successful, about their families and the journey to Canadian work experience and all. As most of the employers were imigrant their stories are very inspiring to newcomers. In this lockdown where social gathering is prohibited, I consider myself as lucky one to interact and keep connected with people from my home while taking care of my baby being safe and sound. Looking forward to connect with more people and learn more.
Tenaye Alemayehu Amdegebriel
Administrator/Journalist
The insights shared during this session were awesome. Thank you once again to CCIS and the amazing team for the opportunity!
Chinonso Joveluro
Project and Administrative Management Professional
Thank you, Adriana and CCIS team for arranging a great event. I enjoyed the presentations by Serge and Elijah and interactions with other guests. Looking forward to the next one!
Laristan Venter
Pharmacist Assistant
Indeed, it was an amazing presentation by Dr. Anup Srivastava, which was very informative.
Ashly Mathew
IT Support Engineer
It was indeed an insightful, motivating and engaging event. I'm glad to have participated.
Esther Enyekwe
Accounting Associate at Bench Accounting
It was really nice to start this cold Tuesday morning by participating in this event. Thank you, Fernando Valencia, for your passion and willingness to share your personal pathway to success and handy tips for effective job searching. Thank you everyone for your smiles, support, and positive energy I honestly felt. I’m certainly looking for the next event!
Hanna Dzyachak
Supply Chain professional
It was one of the great networking events I have participated in. It was really motivating and was overall a great experience. Thank you, Adriana Cervantes, for organizing such a wonderful session.
Dhvani Shah
Office Administrator and Tutor at Oxford Learning Centres
The networking event was an amazing experience, very communicative and motivational Thank you for the opportunity.
Ishu Kapoor
Business Analyst
This networking event was inspiring and insightful from the key note speaker to the participants. We were given the opportunity to share and learn in the break out group sessions. Absolutely amazing!
June-Ann St.Louis
Accounting Administrator
The CCIS networking event is an amazing platform to connect and gather the momentum of a positive attitude especially in the current pandemic times where we have social gathering restrictions. The event is very insightful and engaging. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to make connections. A big applause to Adriana and her team for making it a huge success every single time!
Nidhi Sachdev
Administrator
CCIS Networking events have been an amazing way to interact with people from my industry and grow my network. Although the COVID restrictions have limited my opportunities to meet people, these events have really helped me to connect with people. Listening to success stories in these events has motivated me a lot. I look forward to attending more of them in the days to come
Anant Agarwal
Data Analyst

SPEAKERS & EMPLOYERS TESTIMONIALS

I felt very honored for participating in the online event with such interesting and successful personalities. After the session I was contacted by many of the assistants to ask me for further guidance so I'm very glad my experience was somewhat useful. Thank you so much for the opportunity and the experience, I really enjoyed it!
Ana Barbara Piza
Biomedical Engineer at Abbott Laboratories
The networking event has good mix of presenters and I found other presentations very interesting. The event was very well organized. Instructions what to present were clear. Adriana did an amazing job facilitating and finding good speakers.
Lida Goldchteine P.Geo
Vizualization Developer at AutoCanada
My pleasure to join this amazing group of young professionals so eager to learn and to plan a great future in Canada. Looking forward to be part of their journey. All the best!
Patricia Martinez
Financial Advisor at Edward Jones
It was a pleasure, thank you for this partnership!
Hoda Ahmadi
Regional Sales Director Specialized Networks- Mortgage Development at National Bank of Canada (Alberta)
It is my pleasure to help new immigrants by sharing my experience.
Mahesh Makkar
Engineering Manager at Helios Consulting Ltd.
Thanks, Adriana Cervantes, for this wonderful opportunity.
Murtaza Ul Hasan
Business Intelligence Specialist at University of Calgary
Thank you to Adriana and her team for a most informative and enjoyable networking event. I felt that Serge’s and Elija’s presentations came together nicely. Serge talked about how to authentically tell your story through blogs, portfolios, or posting while Elijah’s offered us a specific example of a story expertly shared. The two hours passed very quickly. Thanks everyone!
Christal Reed
CEO at Global Connections
Thanks for having me, it's always a pleasure speaking at CCIS!
Serge Boudreau
Director Talent Acquisition at Robots and Pencils
Thanks Adriana and CCIS team for the opportunity.
Elijah Oluwapojuwo
Senior Forensic Project Schedule Analyst at TC Energy
Thank you, Adriana, for inviting me to this great event. It's always a pleasure to participate. I learn a lot every time.
Amal Attallah
Marketer Program at MCG Careers
Thanks for inviting me. My pleasure and I made many new friends. That was the best part.
Anup Srivastava
Canada Research Chair at University of Calgary
Thank you, Adriana, for the great meeting. Dr Anup added a lot of value with his knowledge! It was so inspiring to listen to Amal’s story!
Samar Rezek
Senior Project Engineer at Tri Innovations Consulting Ltd.
Thank you for the opportunity Adriana! Always a pleasure.
Fernando Valencia
Senior Procurement at Parsons Corporation.
Thank you so much for inviting me and allowing me to share my experience with everyone. It was a wonderful event and was my pleasure to be the guest speaker.
Shaista Sheikh
Payroll and Benefit Administrator at Matrix Ltd.
I enjoy attending the CCIS networking events. They are a great platform to share my experience with newcomers and learn from other professionals. The events are more than just an opportunity to give back or grow my network, they help me reflect of my journey in Canada as an immigrant and are a constant reminder to continue my professional development.
Ernesto Santoscoy
Project Management Director at Cummins Inc.

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The Networking event can help you meet some special person. In addition, you can open your knowledge and contribute your ideas in this meeting.