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Written By Bavina Thirunavukarasu On May 17, 2025, the Canadian Tamil Professionals Association (CTPA) hosted Career Crossroads: Navigating Your Next Move at the George Ashe Library & Community Centre in Pickering. This exclusive gathering brought together professionals across all career stages to explore meaningful transitions, practical strategies, …
Written by Meruthula Jeevananthan Navigating the real estate market can seem daunting if one is not equipped with the proper resources and knowledge. On June 2, 2024, CTPA held an exclusive workshop “Mastering the Real Estate Market” presented by John Aruldason of The Aruldason Group, our Platinum Annual Sponsor. This workshop provided attendees with the opportunity to elevate their …
Written by Meruthula Jeevananthan On April 28, 2024, CTPA hosted an AI event at YSpace Markham, How is AI Shaping our Future?, where non-tech professionals and tech enthusiasts alike were able to dive deep into AI’s transformative power across industries like healthcare, finance, retail and more. A key highlight of this event was a panel discussion moderated by Vithushan …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2020 has been a roller coaster of a year. Life as we once knew it has completely changed in a matter of months. As the world continues to experience a global pandemic, a lot of us are playing catch up and trying to get by. This pandemic has greatly impacted our daily lives, including our careers. Unfortunately, many jobs were …
Social etiquette in the workplace can go a long way. It can be the leading factor to getting that promotion. Being an overall pleasant person to work with, or for, can be a strong driver to building a successful career. People naturally want to work for someone who recognizes their talents, challenges them, and is a nice person. Alternatively, people …
Often times, attending networking events is not easy for many people. When you are invited to a networking event, the first feeling that may come to your mind is anxiety. You are not alone. This is a common feeling for many professionals. You are putting yourself in a place where you may not know anyone. You will be in situations …
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 …
