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SUMMARY:Employment Services Info Session for Skilled Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to find work in your field? Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants provides services to help you find skilled employment in BC that uses the education and experience that you bring to Canada. \nYou will gain insight about the employment services of KCR\, and more specifically about the Career Paths Program for Skilled Immigrants. Attendees will find out about the criteria and eligibility for the program and what it can offer to qualified candidates. An overview of the types of professions that the program supports will be introduced along with the industries in which professionals align with best in each of these streams will be discussed. \nAll are welcome to join us to attend this session. The Workshop is offered on zoom. Please register to receive the zoom link. \nThis event is hosted by the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrant Program at KCR Community Resources. \nhttps://kcr.ca/employment-services/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants/ \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/employment-services-info-session-for-skilled-immigrants-2/
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SUMMARY:Stimulating Growth with Supplier Diversity
DESCRIPTION:One of the biggest barriers to supplier diversity for all Canadian businesses is a lack of awareness and understanding. Yet diversifying your suppliers can drive economic growth\, promote innovation\, foster inclusivity\, and provide a competitive edge in the market. \nJoin us on Thursday\, Aug. 17\, 2023\, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET as we discuss: \n\nThe strategic benefits for all Canadian companies of establishing a supplier diversity program and how it aligns with your company’s growth objectives\nHow Canadian businesses owned by equity seeking groups can become a certified diverse supplier and how competing in supplier diversity programs can help you reach your international business goals\nHow one company benefited from being certified and leveraged supplier diversity programs to grow\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nOur panel\n\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\n\n \nJennifer Cooke\nDirector – Inclusive Trade\nExport Development Canada\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n \nDionne Laslo Baker\nFounder & CEO\nDeeBee’s Organics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAnn-Marie Anderson\nAdvisor\, Canadian Supplier Diversity\nBMO Financial Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDuane Robson\nConsul and Senior Trade Commissioner\nConsulate General of Canada in Dallas
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