ICON Talent Partners

ICON Talent Partners is proud to share that Garth Gibbes (Associate Director, Corporate Recruiting & Business Development @ Ivey Business School at Western University) will be joining us as a guest speaker on our University and College Admissions panel during the Second Annual ICON Exploration High School Summit which will be hosted by our corporate partner, KPMG Canada, on Saturday October 19th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm! This will be an exciting in-person event catering to Black high school students. Those in attendance will be provided access and information on the following career opportunities such as: Banking/Finance Law/Compliance Management Consulting Venture Capital Accelerators/Incubators Startups Fashion/Luxury Sports/Entertainment Consumer Packaged Goods and much MUCH MORE! We will also have an engaging panel on University/College admissions where Garth Gibbes is a headliner! This completely "FREE" summit strives to drive home the point in the young people in attendance that any career is possible. Individuals who would like to attend should express their interest to do so by using the link below: https://lnkd.in/gPP7bWkX Last but not least there will be special prizes and networking opportunities for selected students in attendance! Space is limited so sign up ASAP. For parents who want their young person to get access to these opportunities please make sure to share and amplify. #ICONExploration #KPMG #IVEYBusinessSchool #CareerExploration #BestFutureSelf #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners is looking forward to our Second Annual ICON Exploration Summit in collaboration with KPMG Canada on Saturday, October 19th, 2024! This in-person event caters to Black high school students with information and resources on career opportunities where: 1) Post-secondary students will speak on a panel about their experiences with the University/College admissions process, career development, and advice they learned along the way. 2) Seasoned professionals will facilitate engaging workshops and breakout sessions on various industries for participants to explore such as the following: Banking and Finance Management Consulting Startups Venture Capital Law, Compliance and Audit Accelerators and Incubators and much more! Last but definitely not least we will a catered lunch and snacks through the event. Please register by using the link below by Friday, October 11th, 2024! Space is limited. https://lnkd.in/gyTFsEua #ICON #KPMGCanada #Startups #VentureCapital #CorporateLaw #Accelerators #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners, We Strive Ventures and the University of Toronto Black Alumni Association (UTBAA) are excited to co-host an Executive Roundtable with Voltron Data on Tuesday October 1st from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm prior to the start of the Elevate Festival! Voltron Data is accelerating some of the U.S. federal government's and financial service industry’s largest big data challenges with the Apache Arrow open-source project and/or Theseus. The Voltron Data team coming to Canada is being led by Perry Flemming (VP of Corporate Development) and Joey Hill, MBA, MIS (Executive Brand Strategist). During the roundtable we will highlight how their products can deliver solutions for Canadian federal agencies and financial service institutions. For context Voltron Data has raised $110M USD since its inception and is one of the most instrumental Black and Latinx led startups in the United States. We encourage organizations whom could benefit from this type of support to register along with ecosystem partners, startup founders etc. We have two amazing panels consisting of the following trailblazers. The Investors Roundtable includes Amoye Henry, MBA, Colin Lynch, Myriam Gafarou, Lekan Olawoye, Perry Flemming and Emily Morgan.,MMgt.,HRM. (moderator). The Ecosystem and Startups Roundtable includes Mikel Thomas, OLY, Sebastien Chiza, Olu Villasa, Kayra Hopkins, PhD, Kimberly Beckles and Alexia M. (moderator). Please join us for an afternoon of great food, fellowship and fun! Use the link below to express your interest in joining us: https://lu.ma/ov7ebj13 Excited for all of the relationships and opportunities to come from those in attendance! #ICON #UTBAA #WeStriveVentures #VoltronData #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners is proud to announce that the Second Annual ICON Exploration High School Summit will be hosted by our corporate partner, KPMG Canada, on Saturday October 19th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm! This will be an exciting in-person event catering to Black high school students. Those in attendance will be provided access and information on the following career opportunities such as: Banking/Finance Law/Compliance Management Consulting Venture Capital Accelerators/Incubators Startups Fashion/Luxury Sports/Entertainment Consumer Packaged Goods and much MUCH MORE! We will also have an engaging panel on University/College admissions! This completely "FREE" program is to lay the seeds in young people that any career is possible. For individuals who would like to express interest in attending they should use the link below to do so: https://lnkd.in/gPP7bWkX Last but not least there will be special prizes and networking opportunities for selected students in attendance! Space is limited so sign up ASAP. For parents who want their young person to get access to these opportunities please make sure to share and amplify. #ICONExploration #KPMG #CareerExploration #BestFutureSelf #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners had its Second Annual Global Summer Institute for high school students virtually from July 15th to 19th which brought together an amazing collection of 30 speakers who are corporate lawyers, venture capitalists, digital marketing leaders, startup founders, admissions officers from amazing universities and much much more! This virtual event culminated with first ever in person Closing Ceremony hosted at Fasken on Saturday July 20th. During this Closing Ceremony we had four of the most recent ICON Talent Partners and KPMG Canada Scholars join a panel discussion about how this opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship for university and to receive a paid summer internship at KPMG Canada before starting their first year of university in the fall impacted them. A special shoutout to Abena Mcrae, Victoria Gyamfi, Gabriel Santiago and Anokye Kofi Boateng for joining us and for Angelika Bell for being the moderator. We were joined by some special guests who shared their startup journeys and we are indebted to Igbagbo Ajagunna (CEO and Co-Founder of CompCrafter) and Kareem A. (Co-Founder of Kare Chemical Technologies). In addition Jonathon Bloomfield, OCT (CEO of Edventive) shared his knowledge and expertise with all in attendance. Last but definitely not least our long time ally and partner Aarti Mohinani (Talent Professional at KPMG Canada) poured into the youth as well. The highlight of the day was the awarding of official Certificates of Completion for those who attended the entire Summer Institute as well as the Reflection Exercise assigned and reviewed by Marilyn Raphael, MPH, MBA (COO and Co-Founder of ICON Talent Partners). Again this entire event was a team effort and we are excited about our upcoming Summer Institute which will take place in 2025! Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or email ([email protected]) if you would like to support our upcoming institute as a guest speaker! #ICONTalent #Fasken #KPMGCanada #Startups #Admissions #Scholarships #Leadership #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners is excited to announce that Jodi-Anne Buckley, (Inaugural Black Recruitment Officer and Career Advisor for the Faculty of Engineering - McMaster University), has joined us as a guest speaker during our Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute from Monday July 15th to Friday July 19th. A little about Jodi is below: In the inaugural role of Black Recruitment Officer and Career Advisor for the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University Jodi supports youth domestically and internationally navigating their post-secondary pathway. Through the McMaster Engineering Black Outreach in STEM Series program, also known as BOSS, a significant portion of her work involves introducing Black students to the opportunities they have in STEM education through culturally relevant workshops and hands-on activities. Additionally, Jodi provides career and experiential guidance to current Black students of the faculty. Coining the term Black @ Mac Eng Jodi is dedicated to fostering a community of inclusion and highlighting Black excellence. For more information about Jodi please reference her LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gk7gnd79 Excited to have had Jodi to join us for the Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute! Again this FREE programming is to support Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and POC high school students in grades 9 to 12 who want to receive the following support and much more! University Application prep, Social Media Branding skills, Networking, Goal setting, Job Readiness coaching, Financial Literacy, Corporate career exposure, Startups & Entrepreneurship etc. If you know a student, parent or community leader who should know about this (FREE) opportunity please tag them to this message, reshare, like, comment etc. The link to sign up for this opportunity is below in order to receive the recordings since the session is now full: https://lnkd.in/gsCgbTKz Please sign up by Sunday August 4th to get on the list to receive access to select recorded sessions. #ICONTalent #McMasterUniversity #Engineering #DiversityEquityInclusion #Belonging #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners is excited to announce that Ada Maxwell-Alleyne, (Inaugural Assistant Dean, EDI at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law), has joined us as a guest speaker during our Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute from Monday July 15th to Friday July 19th. A little about Ada is below: As the inaugural Assistant Dean, EDI at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Ada is a visible and accessible advocate for the promotion of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of law school life. She develops and implements diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and strategies intended to advance inclusive excellence at the law school. Ada holds a BA from Harvard University, a Master’s from University of Toronto and a JD from Dalhousie University - Schulich School of Law. Prior to serving as the Assistant Dean, EDI, Ada worked in areas of law, policy and advocacy at major regulatory and professional bodies. For more information about Ada please reference her LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ghSwtNTi Excited to have had Ada to join us for the Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute! Again this FREE programming is to support Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and POC high school students in grades 9 to 12 who want to receive the following support and much more! University Application prep, Social Media Branding skills, Networking, Goal setting, Job Readiness coaching, Financial Literacy, Corporate career exposure, Startups & Entrepreneurship etc. If you know a student, parent or community leader who should know about this (FREE) opportunity please tag them to this message, reshare, like, comment etc. The link to sign up for this opportunity is below in order to receive the recordings since the session is now full: https://lnkd.in/gsCgbTKz Please sign up by Sunday July 28th to get on the list to receive access to select recorded sessions. #ICONTalent #HarvardUniversity #DalhouiseLawSchool #UniveristyofTorontoFacultyofLaw #BlackLawyers #DiversityEquityInclusion #Belonging #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners is excited to announce that Susanne Thorup M.S.Ed., (Career Advisor, Manager of the C-RISE Program), has joined us as a guest speaker during our Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute from Monday July 15th to Friday July 19th. A little about Susanne below: Susanne is a Career Education professional with over 20 years of experience in Career Advising, Career Counseling and Coaching in both Canada and the U.S. Susanne holds a master’s degree in counselling from Indiana University, with interests in Narrative, Jungian, and Rogerian approaches. Susanne is originally from San Francisco, California and worked as Recruiter in high tech prior to moving into academia.   For the past decade, Susanne has managed the C-RISE Programs at the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University and worked as a Career Advisor. The Career Roadmap for International Student Excellence, powered by Scotiabank, is a program that helps international students enter the job market in Quebec and the rest of Canada. The program is a series of international student career seminars, workshops, company tours, and networking sessions that have helped students from all over the world start their careers with top firms in Canada. She specializes in working with students in competitive industries such as management consulting, investment banking, investment management, and sustainability. Susanne is interested in Intercultural Communications, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and all things related to Carl Jung. For more information about Susanne please reference her LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gHZ5tcb9 Excited to have Susanne to join us for the Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute! Again this FREE programming is to support Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and POC high school students in grades 9 to 12 who want to receive the following support and much more! University Application prep, Social Media Branding skills, Networking, Goal setting, Job Readiness coaching, Financial Literacy, Corporate career exposure, Startups & Entrepreneurship etc. If you know a student, parent or community leader who should know about this (FREE) opportunity please tag them to this message, reshare, like, comment etc. The link to sign up for this opportunity is below in order to receive the recordings since the session is now full: https://lnkd.in/gsCgbTKz Please sign up by Sunday July 28th to get on the list to receive access to select recorded sessions. #ICONTalent #ConcordiaUniversity #JohnMolsonSchoolofBusiness #CRISE #CareerAdvising #InternationalStudents #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners is excited to announce that Rukayatu ("Ruky") T., (Founder and Managing Attorney of Firm for the Culture), has joined us as a guest speaker during our Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute from Monday July 15th to Friday July 19th. A little about Ruky below: Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani is an Intellectual Property Attorney and the Founder, Creator, and Managing Attorney of Firm for the Culture. Ruky founded the Firm for the Culture after years of serving as an intellectual property attorney in the Silicon Valley Office of the top litigation firm in the country. Firm for the Culture was borne out of Ruky’s passion for the law, social impact, social entrepreneurship, and strategically scaling to create sustainable change. Drawing on her extensive experience as an intellectual property attorney in the Silicon Valley office of the top litigation firm in the Country, Ruky provides extensive, detail-oriented and comprehensive trademark education, copyright, licensing, and contract strategy, and application services to a host of social entrepreneurs and innovative founders at accessible flat-fee prices. Ruky is a Nigerian-American first-generation professional from the projects of Brooklyn, New York; a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law; and a member of the New York and California State Bars. She loves to cook, sing, and hike. For more information about Ruky please reference her LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gNrpD-W2 Excited to have Ruky to join us for the Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute! Again this FREE programming is to support Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and POC high school students in grades 9 to 12 who want to receive the following support and much more! University Application prep, Social Media Branding skills, Networking, Goal setting, Job Readiness coaching, Financial Literacy, Corporate career exposure, Startups & Entrepreneurship etc. If you know a student, parent or community leader who should know about this (FREE) opportunity please tag them to this message, reshare, like, comment etc. The link to sign up for this opportunity is below in order to receive the recordings since the session is now full: https://lnkd.in/gsCgbTKz Please sign up by Sunday July 28th to get on the list to receive access to select recorded sessions. #ICONTalent #FirmForTheCulture #BlackLawyers #IntellectualProperty #Founders #StrongerTogether

ICON Talent Partners is excited to announce that Baliqis Hashiru, (Co-President of the University of Toronto Black Alumni Association (UTBAA)), will be joining us as a guest speaker during our Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute from Monday July 15th to Friday July 19th. A little about Baliqis is below: She is an experienced Urban Forestry professional and community engagement advocate. Her journey began with a strong educational foundation in Environmental studies, minor in Geographic Information Systems and Forestry, paving the way for impactful roles across diverse sectors. She has contributed her expertise to renowned organizations like UNICEF Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada, and FoodShare Toronto focusing on sustainable development and conservation efforts. Currently, Baliqis serves as a Consulting Arborist, blending her deep-rooted passion for nature with professional acumen. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is the co-founder of Looku Looku Tours, a travel company specializing in culturally enriched, theme-based tours. Her leadership has facilitated transformative travel experiences across destinations such as the US, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and an upcoming trip to Mexico. Baliqis’ social impact commitment extends to community leadership as Co-President of the University of Toronto’s Black Alumni Association (UTBAA). She actively supports initiatives like the Arborist Ground Worker Training Program, where she volunteers as a guest speaker, imparting her knowledge and inspiring future Arborists. For more information about Baliqis please reference her LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gvjXvE4f Excited to have Baliqis to join us for the Second Annual Global High School Summer Institute! Again this FREE programming is to support Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and POC high school students in grades 9 to 12 who want to receive the following support and much more! University Application prep, Social Media Branding skills, Networking, Goal setting, Job Readiness coaching, Financial Literacy, Corporate career exposure, Startups & Entrepreneurship etc. If you know a student, parent or community leader who should know about this (FREE) opportunity please tag them to this message, reshare, like, comment etc. The link to sign up for this opportunity is below in order to receive the recordings since the session is now full: https://lnkd.in/gsCgbTKz Please sign up by Sunday July 21st to get on the list to receive access to select recorded sessions. #ICONTalent #UTBAA #ConsultingArborists #PlantDoctor #UniversityofToronto #StrongerTogether