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A new country, a new home and a new job have given Maria Cecilia (Cecile) Tian heartfelt hope for her children’s future – and renewed determination to continue her career in the banking industry.

The mentorship program offered Edgar practical assistance on many topics from job search techniques to information about office culture.

Annette Bilawchuk chuckles now when she thinks of her initial reluctance in agreeing to mentor a foreign-trained professional. She was in for a happy surprise, however, when she began to realize the difference she could make in a newcomer’s life.

Armed with enthusiasm and excellent professional credentials, Fen Li (Vivian Lee) and her husband arrived in Edmonton in October 2008, ready to offer their considerable professional skills to Canada.

Tilahun Bogale expected challenges when he emigrated from Ethiopia to Edmonton to pursue his mechanical engineering career. He didn’t expect, however, to be paired with a Canadian business mentor who is giving him very useful, very practical help he can use to get an engineering job in Canada.