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Tuesday, January 28 • 15:45 - 17:00
(Carousels) Plenary Table 04: First Canadian Work Experience Pilot: Early Implementation Lessons

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The need for Canadian work experience comes up repeatedly as a key barrier for many newcomers seeking employment upon arrival. The Canadian Work Experience Pilot is testing innovative approaches to help skilled newcomers gain their first Canadian work experience in their professions, including the use of temporary wage subsidies. Reflect and participate in discussions on early findings from the evaluation.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Lessons from innovative approaches to help skilled newcomers find work;
  • Applying a GBA+ lens to the evaluation and learnings;
  • Lessons for career development for skilled newcomers
Speakers | Conférenciers
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Julie Rodier

Research Associate, Social Research and Demonstration Corporation
Julie Rodier is a Research Associate at SRDC. She has extensive experience collaborating with community stakeholders in carrying out evaluations that are evidence-based and feasible in real-world settings to produce useful and relevant results for stakeholders.
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Greg Lockwood

Research Associate, Social Research and Demonstration Corporation
Greg Lockwood is a Research Associate at SRDC. He has experience co-designing and testing innovative projects in the employment and social services sector. He is passionate about capacity-building, learning what works and making research accessible.

Tuesday January 28, 2020 15:45 - 17:00 EST
Level 3: Plenary | 3e étage : Salle plénière
  Block - Bloc 7