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SUMMARY:Navigating Today's Workforce - Windsor
DESCRIPTION:Presented by OTEC\, Tourism Windsor Essex\, UHC & Caesar’s Windsor \nREGISTER HERE \nAGENDA \n8:30am – Buffet Breakfast and Networking \n9:00am – Welcome and Introduction \nEmcee Lynnette Bain\, Vice President Destination Development – Tourism Windsor Essex \n9:10am –  OTEC (Ontario Tourism Education Corporation) Workforce Insights and Trends    \nPresenter is Kelly Harris\, Industry & Community Liaison – OTEC \nJoin OTEC (Ontario Tourism Education Corporation) as they present the latest insight on current and future labour trends. \nThis will allow you to be better informed on attracting and retaining your workforce. \n9:30am – Pathway to Employment: Success Stories Attracting Newcomers to the Workforce \nModerated by Lionel Kernerman\, Manager Destination Development – Tourism Windsor Essex \nIn this uplifting session\, we look at how newcomers have been able to successfully connect\, educate and find employment in the hospitality and tourism industry.  Through the lens of both recruitment specialists and employers\, we delve into understanding more about the hiring journey\, including the process\, tools provided\, and successful outcomes. \nTakeaways from the session include: \n\nUnderstanding the strength of partnerships\nLevel of communication amongst the various groups/entities\nQuality/calibre of hires\n\nPanel participants include; \n\nMichelle Suchui – Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership/ Workforce Windsor Essex\nAlicea Fleming – City of Windsor Integrated Employment Services\nJimmy Parsons – Chair\, School of Media\, Art & Design; St Clair College\n\n10:15am – Welcoming Newcomers in Hospitality: A Journey of Inclusive Employment \nModerated by June Muir\, CEO – UHC Hub of Opportunities \nJoin us for an insightful session as we delve into the journey of how an employer successfully integrated a newcomer into the vibrant world of hospitality. You will learn about the challenges\, strategies\, and best practices employed by the employer to hire and nurture a talented newcomer in the industry. You will hear from our experienced Job Developer who works with employers to ensure you hire the right person for the job.  She will explain how she supports the new hire on the job through job coaching which leads to job retention. \nThis session aims to inspire and educate employers and professionals in the hospitality industry on the benefits of inclusive hiring and how it can contribute to a diverse and dynamic workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the practical aspects of welcoming newcomers into the world of hospitality. Time will be provided for you to ask the panelists questions. \nPanel participants include; \n\nMohammad Zafar – General Manager\, Comfort Inn\nSurria Fadel – Co-Founder\, Cedar Valley\nKelly Gregoire – Vice President\, Human Resources\, Caesars Windsor\nAndrea Ducharme – Job Developer\, UHC – Hub of Opportunities\n\nNetworking to Follow
URL:https://tourismskillsnet.ca/events/navigating-todays-workforce-windsor/
LOCATION:Caesar’s Windsor
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