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Hackathon Generates Innovative Solutions for International Students in Kingston At a recent hackathon hosted by Venture for Canada, Queen’s University, and the City of Kingston, young entrepreneurs developed practical solutions to enhance the living and studying experiences of international students in Kingston, Ontario.
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The Unconventional Jobseeker's Guide To Landing Your Dream Role Tired of the same old job-seeking advice that never seems to get you any closer to your dream job? Dive into our latest article where we turn conventional wisdom on its head, offering controversial yet effective strategies to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.
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"Normal" Isn't in Our Vocabulary, and Here's Why Ready to escape the 9-to-5 rut and forge your own path? Discover how Venture for Canada's Fellowship Program can be your launchpad to startup success and career freedom.
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“I think a big part of it was realizing that when you sew your own clothes, the only thing that you're really limited by is your imagination.”
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Katie Dunsworth-Reiach: Scaling a Marketing Agency From 0 to $10 Million 
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With Katie Dunsworth-Reiach
Mario Nigro: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Canadian Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) 
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A Year in Books VFC Founder and CEO Scott Stirrett ends 2022 by reviewing the 35 books he read over the past year and identifies his nine favourites. Click here to review the high-level Goodreads description of each work, followed by Scott's comments on why he recommends the book. Happy reading!
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Fahd AlHattab: Becoming a better leader and manager 
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Venture for Canada hosts conference to tackle intergenerational workforce challenges Venture for Canada announced its second annual All Things People Conference. All Things People 2023 aims to break down generational stereotypes and provide actionable insights or tools to managers and leaders through workshops, keynotes and stage talks from 40+ industry leaders.
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Todd Finch: Building Concrete Habits 
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With Todd Finch
Choose Your Fellow: Analiz Ochoa
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Immigrants face crisis of the withering Canadian dream A survey found immigrants perceive the Canadian job market as exclusionary and the costs of living and home ownership prohibitive. They aren’t wrong.
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Choose Your Fellow: Andrew Nguyen
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Vicki Saunders: Re-Imagine the System 
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With Vicki Saunders
Choose Your Fellow: Bashara Hussein
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Choose Your Fellow: Allan Batalla
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Magaly Charbonneau: Understanding the Journey 
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Mark Wiseman: Investment in Human Capital
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