The Workplace & Immigrant Network (WIN) is our new initiative focused on establishing a centralized network that brings together immigrant jobseekers, and local employers in the Waterloo Region.
At WIN, our primary goal is to improve immigrant-employer connections in the Waterloo Region. Through this initiative, we offer tailored support to both immigrant jobseekers and employers within the region. For jobseekers, we provide assistance in navigating the Ontario job market, along with identifying and accessing necessary tools for a successful employment journey. For employers, we provide resources and support to enhance their strategies for recruiting and retaining global talent.
Our support for immigrant jobseekers includes a wide range of services:
Connect with leading employers
Guide individuals through industry-specific requirements for a career shifts
Host informative learning workshops to support jobseekers in the market
Organize networking events to connect employers and jobseekers
Offer referrals to training and other supports
Similarly, we work with employers to provide these:
Connect employers with skilled immigrant talent
Audit and pilot shifts to company processes
Conduct training workshops to support best practices
Arrange networking events
Direct referrals to other best fit employment organizations if we cannot provide the service
Our aim is to cultivate thriving workplaces that are enriched by the diverse skillsets of immigrants.
Upcoming Events
Talent Side:
Job Fair Prep Session – Registration Closed
Unlocking Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing – Sign Up
