Employment Summit - Unlocking Opportunities through Newcomer Talent
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Employment Summit - Unlocking Opportunities through Newcomer Talent

Join us for a dynamic dialogue on immigration trends and effective newcomer talent recruitment in Surrey, BC.

By Surrey LIP

Date and time

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT

Location

Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection

13475 Central Avenue Surrey, BC V3T 0L8 Canada

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Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Registration and Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Opening Remarks

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Keynote Address - The Inclusion Project

Ruth Mojeed Ramirez

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Presentation - Immigration in Numbers - Statistics Canada

Francisco Luna

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion - Unlocking Opportunities through Newcomer Talent

Ui Heang Hur - SDECB

Tom Conway - Small Business BC

Nerissa Allen - Black Business Association of

Nick Noorani - Immigrant Network


Moderated by Patrick Mackenzie (IEC of BC)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks + Networking

Surrey Local Immigration Partnership

About this event

  • 4 hours

This summit holds significant importance in recognizing the indispensable role of a diverse workforce in driving Canada's economic prosperity. It serves as a platform dedicated to advancing social and economic progress through the invaluable contributions of newcomers and immigrants to our community.

The summit caters to a diverse audience in the employment sector, including employers, professionals in the employment sector, and individuals interested in employment policy.

By delving into prevailing immigration trends and facilitating discussions on efficient strategies to integrate newcomer talent, the summit aims to address labor demands effectively in Surrey, BC.

We invite active participation from the business community to engage in learning, collaboration, and the implementation of impactful measures towards developing inclusive strategies.

Please note that tickets for this event are limited. To secure your spot, we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Due to venue capacity and safety regulations, we may not be able to accommodate walk-in attendees. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.



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Organized by

The Surrey Local Immigration Partnership is over 30 community partners working together to make Surrey, BC more welcoming and inclusive!

$25