Welcome to Global Skillz
Global Skillz is Ottawa’s largest newcomer settlement and job fair that is facilitated each year by Neo Media Group in partnership with multiple Ottawa agencies. Global Skillz represents our commitment to improve the job readiness, settlement and integration of Ottawa’s newcomer and international student population.
WHY JOIN US
At Global Skillz, we are passionate about Canada and all it has to offer and we want to share it with all of those who choose to make it their home – whether with a view to come and settle here permanently or in choosing to pursue their higher education with one of the world‑renowned higher education institutions in our community. It is truly inspiring to empower and support those who re‑imagine their lives to seek a better life in Canada while uprooting and resettling their families. Below, you can find details some of our principal initiatives.
Our Key Initiatives
We help our business partners in their efforts to build strong bridges through credible professional engagements with newcomers!
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Why partner with Global Skillz
Global Skillz will get you connected with a significant (and often un-engaged) segment of Ottawa’s population – newcomers looking to settle into their new life, home, career and community.
Deep Community Connections
We are a recognized media entity dedicated to challenging attitudes and changing lives through the development, presentation and promotion of cross-cultural connections.
Multiple engagement options
We offer multiple options for engagement, including access to booths, custom sponsorship opportunities for event workshops and plenary sessions, program guide advertisement, and your participation as a recognized sector expert/mentor.
Print, web and digital
Founded in 2009 as a trade publication under the brand “South Asian Connection”, NEO Media, the owner of Global Skillz is now the largest ethnic media group in Ottawa spanning multiple brands across print, web and digital.
If you’ve been in business 5 years or less and are not seeing the results you’d hoped for, then we can help you.
“Hustle and Scale”
Business Bootcamp to Grow Your Business
We invite you to join us for a day of hands-on workshops and sessions that will prepare you to plan, design and execute the future growth of your business. Hosted by Global Skillz, the 12-hour bootcamp is all about taking your business or idea to the next level and building it on a solid foundation for success. The event is designed to give you a solid understanding of how to operate a business and assist you with internalizing and creating a strong and viable business structure.
Past Panelists & Mentors
Our reputable, talented and committed panelists and mentors are among the top in their respective fields and who share our ambition to empower and support newcomers who re-imagine their lives to seek a brighter future in Canada.
News & Events
Stay up to date on our latest articles, press releases, and what we are doing serve and bring change to our community. With our rich history of building strong relationships with newcomers, we are perfectly positioned to serve as the most prominent information hub in Ottawa for newcomers seeking education, employment, and settlement resources.
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Success Stories
“I don’t have words to express my sense of gratitude for the difference that the Newcomers Job Fair made to my life! I met my first mentor through the event and I am still, to this date, receiving support from her on a continuing basis.”
– Jamila
“I’ve been very blessed to have received the support and guidance from your side. As someone who lost her professional certifications when she moved to Canada, I was really struggling in my efforts to find a suitable job. Through you, I was able to land my first professional engagement in my field of choice and that has given me a really good foothold in my sector. Thank you!”
– Parul
“Your commitment, support and help was top notch!!!! We would definitely come back to the Newcomer Job Fair to hire for our team. We recruited two key positions this year, and we will be back again next year”
– Lisa