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