Annual Summit – Immigration for EmployersS
On October 16, 2018 public sector partners and private sector companies gathered to learn more about how to be attractive to the talent the region needs in its labour force. The Summit was facilitated by Atlantic Restorative Company and co-sponsored by the Western REN, NS Office of Immigration, and the CBDCs of Yarmouth, Digby/Clare, and Shelburne.
- Listening to the keynote presentation
- Learning about brain science and mirror neurons – why you smile when others smile at you
- During the introductions, large employers in the region spoke to the need to include immigration in recruitment strategies
- Mid-sized employers are also experiencing the need to use immigration to fill labour needs.
- Facilitated conversations also explored what personal actions individuals can take to address the challenges.
- Providing services to small businesses, the CBDCs of the region also co-sponsored the speakers.