Excel as an immigrant with Re-defined

Not building a professional network can hinder your career growth.

Attend events, join clubs, and connect with peers and professionals. And if you don’t know where to start, you can start with Re-Defined :)

“Let's bring a change together and empower lives with mentorship, resources and events.” Ritika Saraswat, Founder at Re-Defined

At Redefined, we believe in the power of education to change lives.

↳50,000 students empowered across the globe.

↳ 45+ hosted events, 10k+ Attendees.

We’re not just talking about change—we’re making it happen.

Access to quality education, upskilling opportunities, and essential resources are the tools we provide to build a brighter future for all.

What you will see in newsletter: 

1. Recent Governent updates to know of (relating to immigration & more)

2. Check out the most recent Opportunities (jobs, scholarships & more)

3. Learn about Re-Defined’s Recent & Upcoming Events/Programs

4. Learn from one of our mentors at Re-Defined

5. Get involved with Us

Government updates 

Guess whattt???? We finally see the government taking ACTION where it is needed

The Canadian government will halt study permit processing for institutions that fail to monitor international student attendance. 

And guess what, campus work hours for international students now extended to 24 hours per week!!!!!

Job Opportunities

Vena Solutions, Associate Consultant, https://lnkd.in/exYg7Dwj

Epic Games, Development Coordinator, https://lnkd.in/e88P72g3

Ecobee, Logistics Analyst, https://lnkd.in/ejfwaC53

For more 20+ Jobs across North America, click here

Upcoming Event/Program at Re-Defined:

1. Pre-Departure Program:

This is a program for all our incoming international students and immigrants, whereby we hope to help you prep yourself even before you come to Canada by creating access to networking opportunities in Canada, mentors, buddies and upskilling before you even step into Canada.

So, if you want to connect with industry experts, professionals, and peers and become familiar with market realities and insights.

Join here

Current Programs/Events:

1. Social Impact Fellowship Program (SIFP) :

This 3-month program is focused on helping students take their passions, community projects and social impact obsession to the next level. They are able to do so through access to social impact changemakers, leaders /entepreneurs, access to mentors to upskill them in areas of relevance to growing their initiatives such as leadership development & more and also access to resources to do so.

We have Cohort #2 going on right now, to join the next cohort, click here

2. Re-defined Internship Program

Our 1-2 month internship program, Hopes to help internaional students develop CANADIAN & INDUSTRY- RELEVANT experiences, all while they are still working part -time. We understand the challenge to access opportunities and through this program we hope to bridge the gap by providing access to real-time experience with Canadian NGOs, mentorship, and resources

Apply to be a part of our Cohort #3 here

Recent Event Recap:

1. Linkedln Local Meetup :

   

   Hosted 50+ attendees at the event in Toronto

   Re-Defined partnered with Develop Your Personal Brand (DYPB) by Bobby Umar to one of the recent Linkedln Local Meetups where we had professionals, coaches, and international students gathered to talk about importance of mentors, identifying the right mentors alongside conversation on linkedln

   The event was sponsored by and hosted at OneEleven

2. Re-Defined 's International Student Hike & Connect meetup:

Re-Defined’s International Student Hike & Connect was executed on Sunday, July 14th in Toronto where international students get the opportunity to network with peers and professionals while enjoying a scenic hike.

To be a part of such events across Toronto, Vancouver & Halifax, follow us on eventbrite here

Spotlight Mentor of this Month:

Naresh Chandra is a compassionate professional with 15 years+ of expertise in empowering individuals and organizations in industries like financial services, advisory & consulting.

Advice from Naresh:

“Maximize wherever you are today, make the most of it as this what has the power to set up for success or failure.”

Feedback from our members:

Aryan, UCW Student & MBA Candidate

“ This has been my first networking event. I have learnt today about breaking the ice and connecting with people to build professional relationships. Back in India, I did not realize the importance of these skills, in Canada these are crucial skills that I am looking to learn and achieve more. Thank you to Ritika and the Re-Defined team for putting this event together.”

Be a Part a part of a community

Join Our Community here

Apply to be a part of our team here 

Apply to join as a mentor or buddy here

Together, we’re not just supporting education—we’re redefining it.