Dress for Success

About this event

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