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Dress for Success

The Dress for Success Workshop connects the confidence of self-presentation with the practical tools needed to land the job and explores barriers to achieving this.

This hands-on workshop covers workplace image, high-impact elevator pitches, LinkedIn optimization, and strategic networking skills designed to help you build confidence and stand out in today's job market.

Agenda

  • 1:00 pm - ​Guest Arrival and Registration
  • 1:15 pm - Welcome & Introduction to SPAN-EA
  • 1:30 pm - ​Guest Speaker Introduction Presentation
  • 1:30-2:30 pm - Joint Speaker Panel Discussion
  • 2:30-2:45 pm - Coffee Break
  • 2:45-3:45 pm - Discipline & Topic-Specific Breakout Tables with Rotation Activity
  • 3:45 pm - Closing Statements from SPAN-EA
  • 3:45-5:00 pm - Open Floor/Networking Session-Lunch will be provided
  • There will be an opportunity to get professional LinkedIn headshot

Key Topics and Table Breakout:

  • Interview skills
  • Networking, elevator pitches, and storytelling skills
  • Self-branding for youth, newcomers, and tenured professionals
  • Building confidence through attire, presentation, and leadership skills
  • Workplace rules and cultures
  • The hidden job market and how to position yourself for success
  • Volunteerism
  • Optimal use of LinkedIn
  • Importance of mentoring and the mentee’s next steps
  • The right attitude

Guest Speaker List:

  • Moustafa Elhady, Vice President, Public Sector, NORR & Board Director, Evergreen
  • Hassan Issa Moussa, PhD, P.Eng., C. Mgr. Adjunct Engineering Professor, CIM, CMBE, FDW, JHSC-II, ISO Training Academy, PolyD
  • Mohamad Slibi, B.Arch.  Architect, MS Architecture Inc., Past Associate, Arcadis
  • Fikry Morad, Project Engineering Coordinator, Atkins Réalis, VP of Strategy & Operations, Arab Youth Network
  • Pearla Moussa, University of Waterloo Urban Planning Co-op student, York Region-Public Works,
  • Artan Mustafa, Practice Lead, Workforce Development, WoodGreen Community Services
  • Renata Constable, ACC ICF, TRIEC Program Manager, (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council)
  • Stephanie Mah, RPP, MCIP, Fundraising & Partnerships Lead, Urban Minds
  • Rania Younes, Co-founder, Director of Strategy and Impact, PCAN, IEC
  • John Edward McGraw, 2x TEDx Speaker Founder, Hiyaku Coaching, The Intercultural Exchange
  • Inna Tuka, CTDP, DES, CCA, Founder and Managing Director, Quiet Tenacity Inc.
  • Sherif Youssef, Fractional CMO, The One Business Consultant, Marketing Strategy and Business Growth Advisor

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