Business needs talent. Talent needs opportunity.
For communities to grow and prosper, they need talented people to put down roots and build their lives. From small tight-knit communities to major metropolitan cities, communities are looking at innovative, proven ways to attract and retain skilled professionals.
We need to build our workforce, but did you know:
- Up to 80% of job opportunities do not post publicly
- 70% of employers prefer to hire through word of mouth or personal and informal networks
Northwestern Ontario’s workforce is expected to decline by 12% by 2030 through retirements and outmigration.
So how do newcomers come to the area and new job seekers connect to opportunity?
The Northwest Connector Program is a unique and innovative workforce development initiative aimed to help pre-qualified individuals who are interested in starting and growing their careers build their professional network, secure relevant jobs and stay in their community.
Everyone benefits from this proven, award-winning networking program that matches talent with business leaders
- Job seekers gain professional industry contacts and meaningful employment
- Business leaders connect with skilled job seekers