Voices for Change Chapter Four: Career Pathways for Immigrant Professionals in Regulated Professions

Rejoining the workforce in your field in Canada as an internationally trained professional in a regulated field can be challenging journey. In the latest episode of the Voices for Change podcast, our special guests discuss the topic of Career pathways for internationally trained immigrants in regulated professions in Canada and address the challenges faced by internationally trained professionals wanting to rejoin the workforce in Canada and remain in their field, and what options may be available to them. Our guests on this podcast include Maysa Hawwash, Founder and CEO of ScaleX, who brings expertise in building inclusive HR strategies to foster equitable workplaces amidst growth, and Shamira Madhany, Managing Director, Canada at World Education Services, a company that champions systemic changes in education and employment policies for immigrants. Get ready to gain insights on licensing processes and alternative career pathways. This episode is Chapter Four of the Voices for Change project. Through data, stories, a series of podcasts and other activities, Voices for Change will kickstart a conversation about some of the more challenging issues that hinder immigrant professionals from finding skills-commensurate employment, advancing in their careers and having a sense of belonging in the workplace. To find out more, visit our page at https://triec.ca/voices-for-change To learn more about TRIEC and how we help employers build more inclusive workplaces, visit our website at https://triec.ca Subscribe and follow the discussion on our social media channels: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/toronto-region-immigrant-employment-council-triec-/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/triec.ca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TRIEC