mentoring highly skilled new immigrants at ccis in calgary

Host Program Family ReunionSession hosted by Mentorship for Integration

Presented by Alexander Zagoumenov

Economic, 55%Family, 25%

Refugees, 10%

Other, 5%

Immigrants to Canada by category, 2006

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-003-x/2007001/figures/4129867-eng.htm

Number of immigrants to Canada by age and sex, 2006

Male, 35 Female, 30

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-003-x/2007001/figures/4129869-eng.htm

18,253 international migrants

Calgary in 2006

1. International migration2.Natural increase3. Interprovincial migration

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-214-x/2008000/ct004-eng.htm

We’re talking

about people

What if we could make

a difference?

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Adaptation

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Assimilation = value

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Mentorship

for integration

Considering the age group and past experiences of a mentee

Challenge:

Mentoring requires the time to pass before we see the results

Challenge:

Mentoring takes time, consistency and commitment

Challenge:

You’re helping people live better lives

Opportunity:

It’s a great networking opportunity

Opportunity:

But most of all… we have an opportunity

to make a difference

Opportunity:

Thank you!

alexander zagoumenov

www.zagoumenov.com/presentations