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Businesses to meet in Surrey to discuss immigrant employment and labour shortage
Surrey has a rapidly growing immigrant population, yet employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find and retain talent. On Friday, February 10, 2012, employers representing businesses in the Surrey region will meet for an employer consultation, one of 15 sessions being held across the province, to obtain feedback and advice from BC employers on attracting, hiring and retaining skilled immigrants.
Businesses to meet in Kelowna to discuss immigrant employment and labour shortage
On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, employers representing businesses in the Thompson-Okanagan region will meet in Kelowna for an employer consultation, one of 15 sessions being held across the province to obtain feedback and advice from BC employers on attracting, hiring and retaining skilled immigrants. Lead by the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC), with funding from the Province of BC, the purpose of the consultation is to better understand the labour market needs of the Thompson-Okanagan region as part of an overall effort to develop more effective solutions that address the hiring challenges of businesses in BC.
Province-wide Employer Consultations Kick-off in Fort St. John
Employer consultations have started across the province, driven by an Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) initiative to obtain the views and advice of BC employers on their needs and requirements in attracting, hiring and retaining skilled immigrant talent.
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