Accessing a Francophone Workforce Information Session for Employers
The Workforce Expansion Initiative, in cooperation with the Population Growth Secretariat and ARC-F hosted a free information session for employers on Francophone Immigration in May, 2009.
An immigration officer from the Population Growth Secretariat was available to give an overview of the process & resources available to employers. Michel Cote of ARC-F was also available to speak about the support available to francophone community in Saint John.
If you are interested in attending the next free Francophone Immigration Information Session for Employers; please contact: scraig@enterprisesj.com
Workforce Adjustment Program
What is the Program?
The Workforce Adjustment Program offers organizations funding for half of the cost of hiring a Human Resources consultant, up to $10,000, to address Human Resource Issues. The organization must fund the other half of the project.
Who is Eligible?
Employers
Employee/er Associations
Communities and community groups
Industry Associations
What challenges and opportunities might a consultant address?
Some examples are:
- Human Resource Policy and Procedure Handbook
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Stress and absenteeism reduction
- Succession Planning
- Working with persons with disabilities and/or barriers
What will the result be?
The consultant will create a comprehensive roadmap to addressing Human Resource issues, but implementation is up to the organization.
How much paperwork is involved?
The program is one of the easiest administered; there is a letter from the organization outlining their intent, a quote from the consultant, a contract between the organization and the Department of Post Secondary Education Training and Labour, and a final report.
For more information and to access the program, please contact:
Sarah Craig
Workforce Development Officer
Enterprise Saint John
(506) 632-6119
