Tri-Cities Employer Forum: Opening New Markets for Business Development & Inclusive Communities
November 24, 2015 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
(PST)
Description
What are the Tri-Cities labour market trends? What role do recent immigrants play in the Tri-Cities labour market and what skills do they have to offer? How can you best tap into the immigrant talent pool?
The Takeaways:
Learn how to better recruit and retain employees from the Tri-Cities immigrant talent pool
Understand the demographics in the Tri-Cities - why they matter to you as an employer
Network with other employers and businesses in the Tri-Cities
Provide your input to help set the priorities for the Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership Strategic Plan
New findings from a Tri-Cities labour market scare, surveys and employer consultations will be presented for your information and feedback. Learn new information on:
The composition of the local economy and employment trends in the Tri-Cities
Newcomer profiles - what skills are newcomers bringing into the region and where are the gaps
Employers' perceptions and experiences in hiring and retaining newcomers
The role of Tri-Cities' community and public organizations in supporting employers in workplace integration of newcomers