The Dress for Success Workshop connects the confidence of self-presentation with the practical tools needed to land the job and explores barriers to achieving this. This hands-on workshop covers workplace image, high-impact elevator pitches, LinkedIn optimization, and strategic networking skills designed to help you build confidence and stand out in today's job market.

Date & Time: August. 15, 2026 @ 1:00 PM-5:00PM

Location: Meadowvale Community Centre, Program Rm 2, Mississauga

Agenda

1:00 ​Guest Arrival and Registration

1:15 ​​Welcome & Introduction to SPAN-EA

1:30 ​Guest Speaker Introduction Presentation

1:30- 2:30 Joint Speaker Panel Discussion

2:30-2:45 Coffee Break

2:45-3:45 Discipline & Topic-Specific Breakout Tables with Rotation Activity

3:45 Closing Statements from SPAN-EA

3:45-5:00 Open Floor/Networking Session-Lunch will be provided 

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There will be an opportunity to get professional LinkedIn headshot

Key Topics and Table Breakout:

• Interview skills 
• Networking, elevator pitches, and storytelling skills
• Self-branding for youth, newcomers, and tenured professionals
• Building confidence through attire, presentation, and leadership skills
• Workplace rules and cultures
• The hidden job market and how to position yourself for success
• Volunteerism
• Optimal use of LinkedIn
• Importance of mentoring and the mentee’s next steps
• The right attitude

Guest Speaker List:

Moustafa Elhady, Vice President, Public Sector, NORR & Board Director, Evergreen

Hassan Issa Moussa, PhD, P.Eng., C. Mgr. Adjunct Engineering Professor, CIM, CMBE, FDW, JHSC-II, ISO Training Academy, PolyD

Mohamad Slibi, B.Arch.  Architect, MS Architecture Inc., Past Associate, Arcadis

Fikry Morad,   Project Engineering Coordinator, Atkins Réalis, VP of Strategy & Operations, Arab Youth Network

Pearla Moussa, University of Waterloo Urban Planning Co-op student, York Region-Public Works, 

Artan Mustafa, Practice Lead, Workforce Development, WoodGreen Community Services

Renata Constable, ACC ICF, TRIEC Program Manager, (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council)

Stephanie Mah, RPP, MCIP, Fundraising & Partnerships Lead, Urban Minds 

Rania Younes, Co-founder, Director of Strategy and Impact, PCAN, IEC

John Edward McGraw, 2x TEDx Speaker Founder, Hiyaku Coaching, The Intercultural Exchange

Inna Tuka, CTDP, DES, CCA, Founder and Managing Director, Quiet Tenacity Inc. 

Sherif Youssef, Fractional CMO, The One Business Consultant, Marketing Strategy and Business Growth Advisor