Congratulations Shads!
On behalf of Shad Canada’s 25,000+ alumni, we would like to officially welcome you as a new member of the Shad Alumni Network.
Huge congrats on completing Shad 2025 – I couldn’t be more pleased to welcome you into the Shad Alumni Network!
By now, you are likely experiencing that bittersweet post-Shad program syndrome – a feeling of pride having completed Shad’s Program, combined with the sadness of parting with the close friends you’ve made over the past month. While you may feel as if your Shad experience is behind you, it is in fact, only the beginning.
The best way to stay connected with alumni, as well as with us at Shad Canada, is to join the Alumni Group on LinkedIn and the Alumni Facebook Group. Members of the Network use LinkedIn and Facebook to connect with each other. So be sure to create a LinkedIn profile, add your Shad experience under education, and join the Shad Alumni Official LinkedIn Group.
Another good reason to join these groups and keep your contact information up to date is to receive invitations to alumni receptions and events – if we know where you are living, we can be sure to include you on the invitation list for our alumni events. So don’t forget to let us know if you move, especially if you attend post-secondary away from home.
I believe that a strong network of supporters and contacts is a secret weapon when it comes to a meaningful and accomplished career as a change agent. I encourage you to grow your Shad network, not only for your future success, but also to highlight the impact of your Shad experience.
Best of luck as you embark on this next chapter. I look forward to meeting you in the future and will follow your journeys with great interest as you make the world a better place!
Director, Shad Network, debbie@shad.ca
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Your Shad experience doesn’t end when the program does—it’s just the beginning. As part of the Shad Alumni Network, you’re now connected to a powerful, lifelong community of innovators, leaders, and changemakers.
Since 1981, the Network has grown from 42 founding members to over 25,000 alumni across Canada and around the world.
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Shad Alumni Scholarships
Shad Canada’s partner universities recognize the quality of Shad alumni and offer them exclusive scholarship opportunities. For a full list with direct links to each university, visit the Exclusive Scholarships section of the Shad website.
Please note that Shad Canada does not have any influence on who is selected for these scholarships. Each university administers the scholarships, and any questions should be directed to them.
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