International Professional Network
IPN advocates for work for international talent that is commensurate with their experiences and qualifications, whether those experiences and qualifications exist before arriving in Canada/NL or are obtained after arriving in Canada/NL. The "Unlocking the Power of International Talents Event" will include:
a) creating a space for professional development and reciprocal networking between university employees and international students/graduates,
b) highlighting the experiences of former international students at Memorial University and the benefits they bring when employed at MUN after graduation and
c) providing a platform for Memorial’s HR team to share their experience on international student/graduate employment, workplace culture, and upcoming professional opportunities.
Event: Unlocking the Power of International Talents Event
Time and Place: February 27, 2025, 8am to 5pm Whale Atrium
Email: ipnpipeline@gmail.com
Commitment: One or half-day, on the day of the event.
Typical Volunteer Duties: Setting up, cleaning up, reception, introducing speakers, supporting booth providers, monitoring food and drink tables and supplies, talking to participants and as a bonus, participating in any/all of the days networking and professional development activities at the same time!
Registration: Volunteers can email a copy of their resume to ipnpipeline@gmail.com, with the subject line EVENT VOLUNTEER, and a short paragraph telling the event coordinators what skills they bring to the event and how they want to help IPN at the event. Event coordinators Racquel Newman and Atinuke Tiamiyu will get back to you within one week and set up the next steps from there!
Requirements: Volunteers need to read and agree to follow the IPN Community Guidelines. These guidelines set out how we relate to each other, how we foster a safe environment, how we are inclusive and equity oriented, how we respect each other, and how we handle damaging behaviours.
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We would be most happy to hear from any volunteers who might also like to sit on the planning committee and complete tasks in advance of the event!