This new Task Group and Advisory Committee launched in January 2025. The task group is working to create meaningful and sustainable collaborations between businesses, community organizations, and employment service providers, facilitating workforce integration for newcomers while addressing the labour needs of local businesses.
Objectives:
- Build and maintain partnerships with Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), business associations, and other employer networks to expand outreach and amplify impact.
- Address workforce needs through targeted solutions by collaborating with employers to and co-creating actionable solutions (such as talent-matching or hiring events), while safeguarding candidates’ well-being.
- Promote inclusive and equitable hiring practices by educating businesses about the value of inclusive recruitment and providing tools to integrate newcomer talent effectively.
- Track the outcomes of BOE Task Group initiative to demonstrate value and refine strategies.
For details, contact farheen@torontonorthlip.ca3