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An Inspiring Mentor-Mentee Story

A Newcomer's Journey,Mentorship,Settlement and Life in Canada,Windmill Mentorship Program

December 6, 2023

Top Physiotherapy Schools in Canada

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,Education and Training,In-demand Jobs

November 29, 2023

Human Resource Management is growing in Canada for 2024

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,Education and Training,In-demand Jobs

November 17, 2023

How to Become an Early Childhood Educator in Canada

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,Education and Training,In-demand Jobs

November 10, 2023

How to become a doctor in Canada

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning

November 3, 2023

How to become a heavy equipment operator in Canada

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,Education and Training

October 31, 2023

Healthcare in Canada: What Newcomers Need to Know

A Newcomer's Journey,Newcomer Health and Wellness,Settlement and Life in Canada

October 25, 2023

Understanding GED in Canada: General Educational Development Program

Career Success and Planning,Education and Training

October 20, 2023

A Guide to the Top Dental Schools in Canada

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,In-demand Jobs

October 17, 2023

Understanding Lending Options for Newcomers to Canada

Career Success and Planning,Settlement and Life in Canada

September 27, 2023

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Canada for 2023

Career Success and Planning,In-demand Jobs,Settlement and Life in Canada

September 27, 2023

How to become a flight attendant in Canada

Career Success and Planning,In-demand Jobs,Settlement and Life in Canada

September 26, 2023

What is the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)?

A Newcomer's Journey,Settlement and Life in Canada

September 18, 2023

Windmill changed everything for Abhisek, so he decided to give back

A Newcomer's Journey,Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,Settlement and Life in Canada

September 13, 2023

STEM Careers in Canada

Career Success and Planning,In-demand Jobs,Settlement and Life in Canada

September 12, 2023

Navigating back to school expenses in Canada: Budgeting tips for newcomers

A Newcomer's Journey,Financial Planning,Settlement and Life in Canada

August 30, 2023

How to become a real estate agent in Canada

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,Education and Training,In-demand Jobs

August 29, 2023

Empowering New Beginnings: How Canadian public libraries support immigrants and refugees

A Newcomer's Journey,Newcomer Health and Wellness,Settlement and Life in Canada

August 22, 2023

How to become a police officer in Canada

Career Success and Planning,Education and Training,In-demand Jobs

August 22, 2023

How to Get an AZ License in Ontario

A Newcomer's Journey,Accreditation and Licensing,Education and Training,In-demand Jobs,Settlement and Life in Canada

August 18, 2023

“Love with Humanity” founder named first-ever winner of Windmill Microlending Empowerment Award

Newcomer Health and Wellness,News and Announcements,Settlement and Life in Canada

August 17, 2023

Ultimate guide to become a truck driver in Canada

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning,Education and Training,In-demand Jobs

August 16, 2023

Understanding Canada’s Canadian Citizenship Test

A Newcomer's Journey,Settlement and Life in Canada

August 16, 2023

Navigating Medical Career Pathways in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities for International Medical Graduates

Accreditation and Licensing,Career Success and Planning

August 16, 2023

Express Entry Category Based Draws: Occupation-Based Selections

A Newcomer's Journey,In-demand Jobs

August 16, 2023

Podcast episodes

Episode
1

On the road to Canadian prosperity

Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of the world’s best and brightest immigrants and refugees, every year. But what happens when they arrive here? The first episode of Potential Unleashed focuses on helping listeners understand Canada’s immigration system, including the ways in which immigrants and refugees engage with it in pursuit of their Canadian dreams.

Featuring:

Sean Fraser, Shamira Madhany, Claudia Hepburn and Ka-Hay Law, among others.

Episode
2

Every newcomer has a story

Meet Drs. Binal Patel and Stephen Akinkunmi, skilled immigrants to Canada whose journeys illustrate the challenges and promise of the Canadian immigration experience. Episode two of Potential Unleashed focuses on immigrant and refugee experiences and the journeys and pathways newcomers must traverse in building their new lives in a new country.

Featuring:

Dr. Binal Patel, Dr. Stephen Akinkunmi, Anne-Marie Pham and Hyder Hassan, among others.

Episode
3

Unleashing Canada's potential

Both today and in the future, Canada needs immigrants and refugees to reach their full potential in this country. After all, a newcomer’s success is intertwined with Canada’s economic and social success. In episode 3 of Potential Unleashed, we look at the innovative tools, policies and strategies needed to empower immigrants and refugees, and build a more collaborative and responsive immigration system.

Featuring:

Meigan Terry, Arif Khimani, Jennifer Freeman, Oumar Dicko and Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka, among others.

Where to listen

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