Issue link: http://tourismwpg.uberflip.com/i/1179500
Education Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Manitoba Hometown Nairobi Years in Winnipeg 15 years previously | nine months currently Reason for moving back to Winnipeg To open a new office for Laporte Engineering Inc. Favourite thing about working in Winnipeg When I left Winnipeg in 2015, I was going to Toronto to live closer to family and enjoy the big city life. My daily two-hour commute was an unexpected and hidden expense over and above the inflated cost of living. I am so glad to be back. I found solace in my life now in Winnipeg. Education Digital Media Technology, Red River College; Master of learning via online tutorials Hometown Winnipeg | Years in Winnipeg All her life Favourite thing about working in Winnipeg Winnipeg has amazing entrepreneurial spirit and an incredibly supportive and diverse community especially within the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) sector. We have organizations like New Media Manitoba that offer support, training, advice and partnerships that are really making an impact on the culture in Manitoba. We also have some great meetups and events that bring people together to celebrate each other's successes and share skills to create something new. » Identify channels We will research and build the relationships required to identify and understand the full suite of local, national and international talent channels available to local businesses. This map and the accompanying advice from the YES! Winnipeg talent team will help connect companies to talent quickly and effectively. Channels will include various software-driven platforms, labour market impact exempt programs, unique post-secondary offerings, for- and non-profit organizations and accelerated options for skilled immigrants. In our experience, most companies recruit talent from a maximum of one to three talent channels and may not realize all the options available to them. They also don't have the time to analyze and determine which channels best fit their needs. By doing this work on their behalf, we'll save local businesses significant time and money while helping them grow. We also want to increase employment opportunities for underrepresented groups, such as women, youth, Indigenous Manitobans, Franco-Manitobans and new Canadians. » Align education and industry To develop the right talent for local employers, we need to ensure post-secondary programming is meeting industry needs. Together, we will work with government, education institutions and partners such as the Business Council of Manitoba, who is already doing valuable work in this area. Two areas we'll focus on will be co-op student programs and international student recruitment. Rachel Hosein Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder, Flipside XR Christian Ireri Electrical Engineer TA L E N T S P OT LI G H T TA L E N T S P OT LI G H T YES! WINNIPEG 15