Empowering Immigrant Women: Career Development Across Life Stages

Less than 5% of immigrant moms in Canada feel fully equipped to secure employment.Why?

MamaNest

Her Career Journey is an annual career conference designed by and for immigrant women (a one-of-a-kind event in celebration of Mother’s day)

HEC Montréal - Édifice Hélène-Desmarais

What does career success look like when you're building it far from the place you once called home? Her Career Journey is an annual career conference created by and for immigrant women. A space for every phase of life, from adolescence to post-retirement, to be seen, celebrated, and supported. <h3>⏰ What to expect?</h3>5 Keynote Speakers sharing about all career stages. What are the career challenges when you are early 20? How to relaunch &amp; balance roles between career and home at 40s? And what happens with women after 60 in post-retirement?We will finalize with a lively panel featuring four incredible leaders and experts who will share personal experiences, challenges, and career advice for immigrant women. <h2>👩‍💼 Who Should Attend?</h2><ul><li>Immigrant women at any stage of their career journey</li><li>Young professionals looking for career advice, mentorship, and inspiration</li><li>Mothers balancing family life and career goals</li><li>Women relaunching their careers or exploring new opportunities</li><li>Retired professionals seeking new avenues for growth and contribution</li><li>Men who are interested in learning about career women challenges</li></ul> <h2>🎯 Why Attend?</h2>✅ Hear powerful stories from inspiring immigrant women ✅ Learn actionable strategies for career growth, transitions, and work-life balance ✅ Build authentic connections with like-minded professionals and mentors ✅ Celebrate International Mother’s Day by honoring the resilience and achievements of immigrant women

Agenda

 Encouraging Career Aspirations from an early age

Adolescent Women (Before 20) | Olga Bykadorova

Navigating Early Career Choices and Growth

Young Professionals (Before 30) | Ruth Nieto Córdova

Collaborative session designed to spark connection, encourage reflection, and create space for shared experiences.

 Interactive Engagement Activity

Relaunching & Balancing Roles in Career and Home

Women in Career Transition (Before 40) | Mahsa Rezaei

Finding Purpose After Multiple Career Transitions

Career Clarity After Transitions (Around 40s) | Zoonie Nguyen

Reinvention Through Mentorship, Entrepreneurship, or New Roles after retirement.

Post-Retirement Women (After 60): | Simone Hoa Aubrey

Community Partners' Spotlight

Personal experiences, challenges, and career advice for immigrant women.

Panel & Roundtable Discussion

Closing Ceremony

Networking

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