PDCC Labour Market Symposium
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The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce is bringing together community business leaders, business owners, government officials and educators to discuss the area’s labour market at a day-long meeting March 9.
The ‘2016 Labour Market Symposium’ will be held at Best Western Parkside Inn and Spa and will begin with registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. The morning meeting will begin with introductions and a welcome from incoming Chamber President Debra Bellevue who will discuss concepts for the day and also the Chamber’s role in our business community.
Scheduled speakers include:
Jean-Pierre Giroux, Director of Human Capital Development with the Canadian Manufacturing Network;
Matt Lemay, Executive Director of the Labour Market Group for Lanark County;
Sarah Anson-Cartwright, Canadian Chamber of Commerce;
Bobbi Truelove of Community Employments Services, Perth;
Chris Hahn, Dean, Algonquin College Perth
Lunch will be served at or around noon.
After lunch, participants shall be splited into groups of 6-8 to brainstorm on specific questions, discuss their experiences and come up with recommendations on how to ensure our labour market meets the needs of employers well into the future. Each Break-out Session table will present their findings at the end of the day.
Date :
Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from 8 a.m to 4 p.m
Location event :
Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa
82 Peter Street, Perth, ON K7H 1S2, Perth
Contact :
Phone : 613-267-3200
Please send us a note to jlevatte@perthchamber.com to register as soon as possible as space is limited.
Fax : 613-267-6797
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