CEOx1Day: A Career-Changing Opportunity for Students
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Do you know a second-, third-, or fourth-year undergraduate student who is curious about leadership and eager to grow their career? The CEOx1Day Program connects students with top executives for a full day of mentorship.
We’re thrilled to share that Angela Bonfanti, President and CEO of CNIB and DBCS, is one of the participating CEO Mentors this year. Since launching in 2009, CEOx1Day has supported over 700 mentorship experiences across 10+ countries.
Participants will gain:
One-on-one time with senior executives
Networking experience in professional settings
Career management advice
Personal leadership insights
Job search preparation
Support in building a personal and professional brand
This program is designed to be inclusive and supportive of diverse student experiences. If you know someone who would benefit, please share this opportunity with them. You can also nominate a student to support their application.
CNIB scholarships are here to support your personal and professional aspirations. Whether you're just starting out in a cool apprenticeship, diving into skilled trades, or levelling up with continuing education, there are multiple scholarships, bursaries, and other educational awards available to people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. It doesn't matter where you are on your journey – from youth to adults – a scholarship or bursary is waiting just for you.
TORONTO, January 5, 2026 – January is Braille Literacy Month in Canada, a time to recognize braille as a cornerstone of literacy, learning, and independence for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. To mark the month, CNIB is partnering with THE TEN SPOT® to launch Braille Nails, a national fundraising initiative that invites Canadians to support braille literacy through creativity, conversation, and giving.
To mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, CNIB and the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) have launched a free resource to help teachers introduce accessibility and inclusion concepts to primary-grade students. Aligned with commonly identified provincial and territorial educational priorities, Classroom Accessibility Allies is packed with hands-on activities, from a simple accessibility checklist to a student worksheet and action plan, designed to guide students through a structured, process of identifying, addressing and reflecting on barriers to accessibility.
CELA and NNELS have taken important leadership in raising concerns about the proposed repeal of the legislative clause that has long protected free postage for accessible materials. CNIB proudly stands with them and has co-signed their letter to the federal government and Canada Post. We remain committed to working together as a community to ensure that people who are blind can continue to access the materials they rely on.
TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Fifty-eight top organizations and 11 high-performance leaders from across Canada have been named the 2025 winners of the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™, Canada's Most Admired CEO™, and Canada's Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officer™ (CPCO) Awards.
