Wednesday, May 29, 2024 8:30 am - 11:30 am
739 D'Arcy Street
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Cobourg’s first annual Workforce Development Symposium will explore new ways of thinking and doing as business owners/ managers continue to develop workforce solutions across Cobourg’s sectors. This symposium will prove to be a resourceful experience to build employer resilience and recruit and retain talent.
Symposium Agenda
8:30 am Registration and Networking
9:00 am Welcome and Introductions
9:10 am Presentation: Labour Market Research Trends
Jennifer Lamantia, Chief Executive Officer, Workforce Development Board
9:30 am Living wage Employers – Flou Manufacturing was the first Living Wage Employer in Northumberland County. This session will
Speaker: Damien Lourens, Director, Flou Manufacturing
10:00 – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am Panel discussion: Industry workforce shortages
Panel discussion among a group of business owners who discuss the shortage of suitable candidates in their industries.
How are these shortages of suitable candidates impacting their business?
10:45am Transition to Breakout sessions
10:50am Breakout Sessions
11:20 am Closing
11:30 am Program End
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