Board of Trade helps employers find the workers they need
The St. John’s Board of Trade hosted an information session Friday to help employers facilitate immigration to the province.
“There (are) more people set to retire than are entering the labour force. We need immigration to fill the forthcoming vacancies, to grow and diversify our economy,” said Keating.
The program will target international students currently attending Memorial University and skilled workers.
Julie Lewis, of Sassy Tuna Studios, said she is encouraged by the Board of Trade’s initiative.
“We all need to make our world a little bit bigger, especially given our economic situation. It’s our responsibility as employers,” she said.
The vice-president of Work Global Canada, Wanda Cuff-Young, said the program is promising, but there are challenges.
“These programs are very progressive. However, it is an Atlantic Canadian initiative. Every place has different needs. The immigration needs of a place like Forteau, Labrador, are going to be very different from Halifax,” said Cuff-Young.
The provincial government has committed to bringing in 1,700 immigrants annually by 2022.
Source: The Telegram
