CTV: Northern Ont. aboriginals ‘job shadowing’ CEOs
TORONTO More than a dozen potential future role models from northern Ontario will be in Toronto this week "job shadowing'' corporate CEOs as part of a project to empower the aboriginal community.
Ryerson: Benefactor empowers others through education
Project Beyshick 2006, taking place August 12 to 18, aims to nurture prosperity and financial independence among First Nations communities.
Aditya Jha knows the power of education.
The 50-year-old self-made millionaire attributes his success to education, ambition and hard work. Born in a village in Nepal, Jha obtained his masters in mathematical statistics and pursued post-graduate studies in computer science at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University. After coming to Canada in 1994, Jha and two businessmen founded a software company called ISOPIA Inc. in 1998. Three years later, it was acquired by Sun Microsystems for $100 million US.
Media Advisory: Project Beyshick 2006 Launched
TORONTO, May 12 – The POA Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its 2nd annual Canadian development endeavor, Project Beyshick. This year, 25 individuals will be selected to participate in the mentorship program aimed at nurturing entrepreneurship among First Nations communities.
Wawaytay News: Project Beyshick connects motivated students with corporate leaders
A self-made millionaire is interested in helping others achieve professional independence. Aditya Jha, through Project Beyshick, is accepting applications from Nishnawbe Aski Nation people who interested in taking their careers to new heights.
Omni TV: Project Beyshick 2005
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation nestled near Thunder Bay, Ontario, is larger than France and takes up two thirds of the province, spanning a land mass of 1127x 644 kilometers across the north of the province and is and home to 49 First Nation communities. But, according to Grand Chief Stan Beardy, despite the vastness of their nation, his people feel they are second class.
AMJ Campbell: Ready, Set, Inspire – AMJ Offers Job-Shadowing
In late August, Autumn Yesno, a 22-year-old college student from the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in Northern Ontario, travelled 1800 kilometres south to Toronto to spend three days with AMJ Campbell, job-shadowing Denis Frappier and spending time with the executive team.
Metro News: Job shadowing benefits youth
A recent graduate's view on the trials of making the transition from school to work.
Globe & Mail: Job shadowing brings lessons to light
In three whirlwind days of following around senior executives, aboriginal students from far-flung communities learn what it takes to succeed, WALLACE IMMEN reports.