2.  2008-2011: workshops & networking events for internationally trained journalists  New Voices magazine, a platform for immigrant writers and journalists

3.  Bring immigrant media professionals together  Voice of immigrants with media backgrounds  Opportunities for networking, capacity building, training & developing media projects  Profiling the broad international expertise & diverse skills of members

4.  Promote integration of members into Canadian media organizations  Advocate for internship, mentoring & volunteering opportunities  Identify training & capacity building opportunities  Promote & support entrepreneurial media projects by members

5.  Journalists  Bloggers  Photojournalists  Video editors  Camera people  Graphic designers  Writers  Anyone who has worked in media

6. Benefits:  Networking opportunities with Canadian & established immigrant media professionals  Professional development workshops & presentations  Industry news & job postings  Reduced fee for all NCMP paid events  Invitation to write in New Voices  Website presence

7. Networking Events

11. NCMP Partnerships

13.  Website to profile members & highlight their achievements  New Voices magazine  Working with TRIEC & Canadian media organizations to have a mentorship program  Offering services/experience of members to community agencies  Working with a College/University in the GTA on a journalism/media bridging program & OSLT

14.  Outreach

16. Mutually beneficial partnership  Supporting leadership & entrepreneurship  Newcomers have many skills to offer to nonprofits, who can provide access to networks, training & funding for PINs  PINs allow settlement agencies to innovate in new areas of work  Relationship building; niche; time; patience

17.  Thank you!