Workshop & Debate
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After sleep, career is where the majority of our life is spent. It is a big commitment and an even bigger decision to get right if you don’t want to spend a third of your total life’s duration doing something you regret. And unfortunately for us, we are expected to make the choice after 13 years of schooling where most of us did only two weeks of “work experience” and are still trying to figure out who we are and what we like. 🤣
How can I know the best career for me?
Should I pursue my passions or go after the jobs with the highest pay?
Should I look for work-life balance or will all jobs need me to grind?
Can I make an impact on the ummah through my career or is that mostly just a fairy tale?
To answer your questions and more, MYA is holding our annual Muslim Youth Careers Expo (MYCE) where we are bringing in local Muslim professionals from every field and industry. Not only will we have career stalls, a much-needed workshop and student debate, but also be giving away a free iPad to a lucky member of the audience!
Expo Details:
Date: Saturday 16 September
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: The Granville Centre, 2a Memorial Dr, Granville NSW 2142
Workshop & Debate
It is no secret that getting our careers right can be a daunting task for most (especially if you’ve done 13 years of sheltered schooling and only one to two weeks of “work experience”). The list of considerations literally has no end. Passion or pay? Stability or entrepreneurship? Meaning or societal expectations? Halal environment or doesn’t exist? Help the ummah or just not realistic? …
If you are about to finish high school and don’t have any answers, don’t worry, most people in university are still trying to figure it out too. It’s not an easy decision to make. However, if you are looking for a head start, then do yourself a favour and attend our workshop.
Tanvir’s Bio
As a serial entrepreneur, Tanvir loves innovating at the intersection of access to financial services, technology and sustainability. He is Founder of Wholesum, a platform to increase access to unique ethical and impact-focused investments. Tanvir additionally tutors in social entrepreneurship at the University of New South Wales. He also co-founded Vyro, a sustainable mobility platform that uses technology to accelerate transition to electric vehicles. Previously, he was Commercial Manager at Brighte, Australia’s leading green consumer financier and a management consultant at McKinsey.
Tanvir holds a PhD from the University of Sydney. His thesis examined the intersection of Islamic law and sustainable development through microfinance programs. He also holds First-Class Honours degrees in Bachelor of Arts and Laws from the University of New South Wales and a Masters of Islamic Finance from IE Business School.
Tanvir graduated with an ATAR of 99.90 and won several prestigious awards for his HSC results including the Lord Florey Prize, the Premier’s Award and the Scientia Scholarship. He loves travelling, having visited almost 60 countries and has worked in several of them including Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday 16 September
Time: 10am to 11am
Location: The Granville Centre, 2a Memorial Dr, Granville NSW 2142
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Shaykh Abu Hakeem’s Bio
As the General Manager of ICFAL, Yusuf leads a team within a dynamic intersection of community, business and Shariah law, serving a cooperative of over 5,000 members. He navigates the complexities of community leadership and Islamic finance while ensuring effective organisational management and sustainable expansion.
Yusuf, who is also multilingual (Arabic/Chinese) leverages his dual expertise as the resident Shariah Board Member that further empowers him to lead ICFAL’s initiatives in introducing financial products and strategies that adhere to Shariah principles, all the while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance within Australia’s financial landscape.
Holding an MBA and a Masters in Islamic Law with a specialized focus on Islamic finance contracts, his diverse background encompasses key roles in finance, sales, and marketing at globally recognized corporations.
Debate Details
Date: Saturday 16 September
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Location: The Granville Centre, 2a Memorial Dr, Granville NSW 2142Get Involved
“He has made mountains stand firm on the earth to prevent it shaking
under you, and rivers and paths so you may find your way”
– Surah An-Nahl [16:15]
