1. 1. PINs Annual Networking Event: Building On Our Strengths www.NetworksForImmigrants.ca
2. 2. Agenda Welcome: Amal Ratnayake 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
3. 3. Margaret Eaton Executive Director, TRIEC
4. 4. TRIEC Strategic Goals
5. 5. Thank you to PINs sponsor and funder.
6. 6. Puneet Mann Co-Lead, Multicultural Banking, Scotiabank
7. 7. PINs Leader Video
8. 8. Racquel Sevilla Director, Immigrant Employment Initiatives, TRIEC
9. 9. PINs Roundtable in March 2015
10. 10. PINs network A network is 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. 11. Group Mentoring First launched 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. 12. Networking Beyond Boundaries Foster the integration and promotion between Latin American professional organizations.
13. 13. Capacity Building Workshops Themes: Building Successful Partnerships Communications as a Member Engagement Tool Membership Management Taking Mentoring to the Next Level
14. 14. Immigrant Talk A storytelling contest that captures the journey, hopes and dreams of immigrants to Canada in written or video formats. www.immigranttalk.com
15. 15. Employer connections Organized networking events with employers and PINs members in York Region, Peel Region and Toronto Continue to circulate job opportunities
16. 16. Employer connections
17. 17. New initiatives: Drs2Drs We are now working together to better support internationally trained doctors in gaining meaningful employment: addressing systemic barriers and developing practical, short-term solutions.
18. 18. New initiatives To research diverse needs of grass- roots organizations and create accessible resources to help manage the growth of their volunteer base.
19. 19. Whats next
20. 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
21. 21. Lets grow our network Help spread the word: share the video and the website with immigrants, immigrant leaders, employers, service providers and other key stakeholders who arent a part of our network.
22. 22. Network Mapping Help us visualize and explore relationships within a group so that the group itself, and therefore its work and effectiveness, may be strengthened.
23. 23. Lets strengthen and develop 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.
24. 24. Lets increase our impact 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%
25. 25. Whats Next For PINs leaders Help us develop pathways for your members to participate in and benefit from TRIEC programs The Mentoring Partnership, TRIEC Campus, Connector.
26. 26. Whats Next For PINs partners / 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
27. 27. Whats Next For employers and recruiters Connect with immigrant talent recent and established immigrants through the PINs associations.
28. 28. Thank you!