T.O. Career Voice
Toronto Chapter E-News
http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org
For newsletter online:
http://www.acpinternational-toronto.org/ChapterNewsLetter.php
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Table of Contents
1) Canada's Colossal Misuse of Talent: Internationally Educated Professionals
2) A Message from ACP International - Toronto Chapter President - Spring 2005
3) Career Advice for Your Kids - Let Them Follow Their Passions
4) The Value of Career Services
5) The Complexity of Culture: Working with Internationally Educated Professionals
6) Keeping the Faith (and the house) When a Job Evaporates
7) Welcome New Members
8) Toronto Chapter 2004/2005 Program of Events
9) Mark Your Calendar for Friday August 19th, 2005 for:
10) Join ACP International
11) Contact Toronto Chapter
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1) Letter from the Editor - Jack Cunningham
"Canada's Major Misuse of Talent: Internationally Educated Professionals"
A year and a half-ago Statistics Canada documented many of the difficulties newcomers to Canada face in finding employment. Selected for their education, training and experience, we diminish their skills once they land.
2) A Message from the Toronto Chapter President, Kristina Vohma
 "My term as President of your Chapter is ending this June. As I reflect on this 4-year experience, I've found it to be a wonderful journey of learning and discovery..."
3) Career Advice for Your Kids - Article by Elaine Sigurdson
A young woman from a privileged family returns home from her first term in university desperately unhappy, and determined to quit and pursue a career in cosmetology. A major family crisis ensues, and her parents become so upset that she seeks refuge in the home of a friend through most of the holiday.
4) The Value of Career Services - Article by Julie Fulford
"What is the value of career services? To ensure that we find our place in the world, that we are not forgotten..."
5) The Complexity of Culture: Working with Internationally Educated Professionals - by Jack Cunningham
In February, two senior IEP executives, Damindra Dias, Business Consultant and Malcolm Gabriel, Associate Director-HR, Bell Canada, joined President of Progress Career Planning Institute and chapter member Rhonda Singer on a panel at The Marriott Courtyard. The agenda was The Complexity of Culture: Working with Internationally Educated Professionals.
6) " Keeping the Faith (and the house) When a Job Evaporates" - Article by Heather Turnbull
"When Eric and his wife Donna (not their real names) tied the knot twelve years ago, they never dreamed that their charmed, small city lives would unravel so dramatically..."
7) Welcome New Members
We are happy to welcome members to our Association. We look forward to establishing an ongoing relationship and develop mutual learning opportunities that will inspire professional development and enhance the unique services of each individual and organization.
Karen Bell, IT Recruiter
Ajilon Consulting
k_bell@sympatico.ca
Kelly Bordian
kellybordian@sympatico.ca
Michael Gravelle, Vice President
The McQuaig Institute
mgravelle@mcquaig.com
Website: www.mcquaig.com
Ms. Sandy Vale, Principal
Vale & Associates
slv@ca.inter.net
8) Toronto Chapter Program of Events 2004/2005
Thursday, May 26, 2005 |
Psychological Testing in Hiring
Join this outstanding panel as they bring us up-to-speed on one of today's hot topics in the world of employment - the role and value of psychological testing in the employment screening process. Learn why an increasing number of companies are implementing testing of job candidates as they try to predict who will be strong performers and fit well with their culture. Hear from an employment lawyer about legal issues as they apply to psychological testing in selection. |
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 |
Annual General Meeting
For Members only, a recap of the year and highlights of the Chicago conference followed by the opportunity to socialize with fellow member. This event will be located at the Metro Hall. |
9) Mark your Calendar for Friday, August 19 for:
Talking in Colour 2005 a Personality Dimensions ® N etworking E vent
This one of a kind event will feature presentations by top facilitators in the field: Scott Campbell, Lynda McKim and Michael Tudor. Your registration enables you to participate in each of the four workshops (two each in the morning and afternoon) - with Q & A sessions - and to benefit from all the information shared.
Talking in Colours, c/o Career/LifeSkills Resources
116 Viceroy Road, Unit B1, Concord, ON L4K 2M2
tel: (905) 760-0111 / 1-877-680-0200 / fax: (905) 760-0113 / info@clsr.ca
www.career-lifeskills.com
7) Join ACP International
Become a member of the association.
http://www.acpinternational.org/join.html
8) Newsletter Contacts
Jack Cunningham, Newsletter Editor
Kristina Vohma, Toronto Chapter President
Angela Colangelo, Website Manager
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