On July 23rd, CTPA hosted a Breakfast Social Club at the Scarborough Civic Centre. This networking event included former CTPA alumni, current community partners and Tamil professionals who have been making an impact within the Tamil community. A key highlight of this event was a discussion activity moderated by Ravi Ravindran. Ravi is the CEO and host of the podcast …
CTPA Alumni Spotlight Prasanth Srichandramohan
Earlier this month we had the chance to catch up with CTPA’s previous chair, Prashanth Srichandramohan. He served from December 2012 to January 2015, a transformational time for the organization. As CTPA continues to grow with new members, speaking to Prashanth helped shed light on how much this volunteer experience has shaped his life. Prashanth’s experience with CTPA demonstrateS the …
MUNNETRAM: Samanta Krishnapillai
Samanta Krishnapillai: Toast To Success Emerging Professional Award Winner At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Samanta Krisnapillai used her personal Instagram account to share stories that explain COVID-19 to her followers, and answered over 250 questions during the first month of the global pandemic. It became apparent that there was a need for a platform that could …
MUNNETRAM: Sugan Mannavarajan
Sugan Mannavarajan: Toast To Success Established Professional Award Winner Sugan Mannavarajan is a community builder, amplifier and futurist who currently works as the National Relationships Manager in Innovation & Partnerships for Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC). Over the course of his career, Sugan has helped spearhead multi-billion dollar initiatives to support Canadians. As the recipient of the 2021 Toast …
How do I get the most out of mentorship? 10 tips
Mentorship is a great way for mentors to share their resources, knowledge and expertise, so that they can further both of their professional journeys. If you are wondering how to make the most out of your mentor-mentee relationship, take a look at a few tips and tricks recommended to make your experience a fruitful one. Take Initiative: Always take the …
Mindfulness for Busy Professionals: Turning Frantic and Frazzled Into Calm and Composed
The innovation of the digital world and all it can do to connect us to each other locally and globally is truly awe-inspiring. On the other hand, it has also created a major distraction, and inability to focus in the workplace. In today’s modern world, our minds are overwhelmed by a multitude of sensory input. Computers and smartphones are constantly …
LinkedIn: A Journey into Finding Your Career Path through Others
Just like many young professionals, I struggled finding my niche in this competitive job market. To tell you the truth, I am still struggling. Some of us can’t afford to lose our permanent jobs in order to explore uncertain opportunities. This is where my saviour LinkedIn enters the screenplay. LinkedIn is a platform that connects people without the awkward “let …