Rise Community Foundation
Empower Newcomer Careers
1000 Seeds Partners
Host an Intern and Empower Newcomer Careers
Showcase Your Brand and Connect with a Vibrant Community
The 1000 Seeds initiative, by RISEC Community Foundation, invites businesses like yours to partner with us by hosting interns. This collaboration provides invaluable opportunities for newcomers to gain practical experience while enriching your organization with diverse talent.
By participating, you’ll contribute directly to the professional integration of skilled newcomers and strengthen the Canadian workforce.
Why Donate to 1000 Seeds
- Gain access to a pool of motivated and skilled interns eager to contribute to your organization.
- Support the professional development of newcomers and make a positive impact on your community.
- Enhance your company’s reputation as a socially responsible employer.
- Develop a pipeline of potential future employees through a proven recruitment channel.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of Canadian society.
Benefits to Your Company
- Access to diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
- Increased productivity and support for your team.
- Opportunity to evaluate potential future employees through hands-on experience.
- Enhanced corporate social responsibility and community engagement.
- Strengthened employer brand and positive public image.
Benefits to Newcomers
- Gain valuable Canadian work experience and build their professional network.
- Apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.
- Develop confidence and enhance their employability.
- Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Bridge the gap between their international qualifications and Canadian workplace standards.
Why Donate to Rise Community Foundation?
Your donation will:
- Empower Newcomers: Provide essential resources and support to help newcomers navigate the challenges of settling in Canada, including language training, job skills development, and cultural integration programs.
- Build Stronger Communities: Foster inclusive and welcoming communities where newcomers can thrive and contribute their unique talents and perspectives.
- Strengthen Canada’s Future: Invest in the long-term success of newcomers, who are vital to Canada’s economic and social prosperity.
- Create Opportunities: Fund programs that create educational and employment opportunities, enabling newcomers to reach their full potential.
- Foster Integration: Support initiatives that promote cross-cultural understanding and bridge the gap between newcomers and established communities.
- Direct Impact: Ensure that your contribution goes directly to projects that make a tangible difference in the lives of newcomers.

Partner's Information
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Help newcomers integrate in the workplace through our 1000 Seeds Program
RISEC: Refugee Immigrant Settlement Education Career
RISEC Community Foundation is dedicated to assisting newcomers in their integration process into Canadian society. Our programs and services are aimed at addressing their immediate needs about their settlement, education, and career in Canada. From language classes and job training to career mentorship and settlement support, we strive to create a proactive environment where every newcomer has an opportunity to thrive and find success in Canada.