Feb. 22, 2024

From Diverse Paths to Success with ADaPT

From Diverse Paths to Success with ADaPT
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🎙️ Welcome, listeners, to a special edition of Coffee With Convery ☕, where we delve into skill development and job seeking in today’s world of work! 🌍

Today’s podcast is sponsored by the Diversity Institute 🌟. They're all about action-oriented research and finding innovative solutions to societal challenges. 💡 With a focus on bridging skills gaps, promoting diversity in leadership, and driving inclusive innovation, they're at the forefront of shaping the future of work. 🚀

But wait, there's more! We have three fantastic guests joining us today, each with a unique perspective on navigating the professional landscape. 🌟 They've all experienced the game-changing ADaPT (Advanced Digital and Professional Training) Program by the Diversity Institute. 🎓 Let's meet them:

🎙️ Ricky Visitacion: A skilled Sales Development Representative from Vaughan, who's graduated from the ADaPT Program is now working as a Sales Development Representative at Resolver. 💼

🎙️ Paulo Petitinga: A seasoned Communication Strategist from Toronto, currently enrolled in the ADaPT4Success Program. 📚

🎙️ Sarah Oguche: An accomplished Application Support Engineer from Kitchener, a graduate of the ADaPT for Black Youth Program, dedicated to empowering Black youth with the skills they need to succeed and is now working as a Support Agent Client Services for the Service Management Group. 🚀

Excited yet? Tune in as we explore their journeys and learn more about these transformative programs! 🌟


For more information, visit Diversity Institute’s Training and Work Placement Site. 💻 [Link: https://www.torontomu.ca/diversity/research/future-skills/trainingandworkplacement/]