Hiring and Retaining Aboriginal Apprentices: Challenges and Opportunities
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum –CAF-FCA will host an interactive session where participants are invited to share their perspectives about hiring and retaining apprentices.
A workplace that is inclusive of Aboriginal peoples provides employers with access to a stable and local workforce, supports the positive reputation of the company and creates new business opportunities with Indigenous communities.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Discuss the barriers faced by employers and apprentices and make recommendations on how to address these challenges
- Hear about CAF-FCA research on the business case for hiring Aboriginal apprentices and tradespeople
- Learn from employer recruitment and retention strategies and share best practices for hiring and retaining Aboriginal apprentices
- Discover the tools and resources available to employers to help implement best practices in their workplace
AGENDA:
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TIME |
TOPIC |
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1:00pm |
Introductions and Overview |
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1:05pm |
CAF-FCA Presentation : Hiring Aboriginal Apprentices and Tradespeople |
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1:30pm |
Aboriginal and Apprenticeship Perspectives Panel Discussion |
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2:00pm |
Small Group Discussion: Barriers and Challenges |
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2:30pm |
Large Group Discussion: Priorities Moving Forward |
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2:50pm |
Summary and Closing Remarks |
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3:00pm |
Adjourn |
Space is limited, so sign up today!