Employment Services for Newcomers Collaborative Forum

Calling all employment programs, recruiting agencies, HR departments, and employers to this panel discussion and collaborative forum on newcomer employment. Learn from newcomer experiences, established and emerging local solutions, and each other.

The afternoon will begin with a panel representing a local employment program, employer, settlement supports, and newcomers to Canada who will speak to their personal experiences as employees and job-seekers navigating local labour markets. There will be panel Q & A, before leading into small group collaborative discussions with peers to explore best practices, common challenges, opportunities for cooperation and innovation in the labour market.

Participants in this discussion will gain:

-stronger connections to sector peers,

-deeper understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by newcomer job-seekers,

– opportunity to influence the design and implementation of future sector-specific collaborative events

Please indicate any dietary restrictions upon registration so that we can accommodate with specialized lunch options. Gluten free option – Will be prepared first and individually packaged to avoid cross contamination.

Please note that this event is not intended for individuals seeking employment or access to direct services, but for service providers and employers connecting with one another for professional development and information sharing.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Fraser Valley Refugee Readiness Team, with the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municpal Affairs.

The Chilliwack Local Immigration Partnership is generously funded by Chilliwack Community Services, and by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.