Implements the Connector Program across Canada to help immigrants build professional networks, connect with career opportunities & stay in their community
Joined August 2014
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19 May 2016
We connect Canadian businesses & organizations with immigrants looking to build their career networks #GetConnected ht.ly/ERQI300mJIZ
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20 Jun 2023
The #ConnectorProgram is making a difference in our growing #Winnipeg community by helping people to improve their #networking skills. Building a network can seem like a huge challenge. connectorprogram.ca/conversa…
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8 Jun 2023
Halifax Partnership and Stewart McKelvey invite you to join us for a two-part webinar series on June 20 and 27, from 3:00-4:30 pm focused on immigration topics for employers.
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8 Jun 2023
#DYK Among working-age refugees in Canada, the #employment rate was 59.7% in 2020. This is lower than the employment rate for Canadian-born individuals (71.2%), but higher than the employment rate for recent immigrants (53.9%).
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8 Jun 2023
Refugees have #skills, #experience and #competencies that contribute greatly to Canada’s workforce.
#WelcomingEconomy for Refugees connects Canadian employers that are seeking to hire refugee talent.
#BreakTheBias #WeAreAllConnectors #HireRefugees
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7 Jun 2023
The most recent cohort of Afghan arrivals is comprised of individuals who supported the Canada's military mission in Afghanistan, privately sponsored refugees, and their families. #RefugeeInclusion #WelcomingEconomy #BreakTheBias
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7 Jun 2023
As part of the #WelcomingEconomy campaign for #RefugeeAwarenessMonth we're sharing facts about #refugees. As of 04/23, more than 30,000 Afghan refugees have arrived in Canada since August 2021. This is a significant milestone to resettling 40,000 Afghans by the end of '23.
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6 Jun 2023
In the coming weeks we'll be sharing refugee hiring success story videos. #WelcomingEconomy
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6 Jun 2023
After fleeing Afghanistan, Mirhussain Walizada arrived in Canada in April 2022. He was referred to East West College by a service provider in Calgary. He now works as the College's Senior Educational Administrator. Learn more about Mir Hussain's journey: youtu.be/ai1GNQdAQME
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6 Jun 2023
"The Program helps change people’s perceptions of newcomers, to understand they are qualified, skilled individuals, able to do any job as well as any Canadian can." @OttawaOCISO #ReadyToStart #CommunityImpact #WelcomingCommunity
connectorprogram.ca/conversa…
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5 Jun 2023
Immigration–which includes refugees–is expected to account for 100% of 🇨🇦's net labour force growth in the coming years. #WelcomingEconomy for Refugee communication campaign informs businesses about the economic & social benefits of hiring refugees.
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5 Jun 2023
The #NationalConnectorProgram is proud to be a part of this campaign, and will be sharing #facts, information, and stories throughout #RefugeeAwarenessMonth (June).
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31 May 2023
If newcomers are successful, the entire community benefits. They use their skills and knowledge to make the community better. #wisewords from @eriec_edmonton
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30 May 2023
Are you #ReadyToStart making your #community a more #Welcoming place? Check out what @eriec_edmonton staff have to say about the #ConnectorProgram: connectorprogram.ca/conversa…
#ImmigrationMatters #WeAreAllConnectors
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2 Mar 2023
There are many ways to give a #warmwelcome to #newcomers! The #ConnectorProgram is one of them - be a Connector and help people succeed in your #industry, grow their #professionalnetwork and find #opportunities
#immigrationmatters #CommunityImpact youtube.com/watch?v=AnMk_4LX…
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28 Feb 2023
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Would you like to know more about job opportunities that are available in rural areas?
Come and join us at our job fair on March 29, 2023 at the @DoubleTreeYQR (1975, Broad St.)!
cecs-sk.ca/en/ruralsk
@CitImmCanada @SKGov
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21 Feb 2023
youtube.com/watch?v=yh939KB9… Here's a great video talking about the benefits of settling in a smaller community in Canada.
Extra bonus? Many of them have #ConnectorPrograms
#WeAreAllConnectors #CommunityImpact #networking
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16 Feb 2023
Last week, CRIEC, in partnership with Enbridge’s ERG program EDGE (Ethnically Diverse Group of Employees), hosted our first in-person SmartConnection session of 2023. Thank you, Enbridge, for your partnership and ongoing support! #CRIEC #SupportForNewcomers #YYC
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