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In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan dives into the critical topic of leveraging the skills of newcomers to Canada and its impact on economic and social success. Joined by Tricia Williams from the Future Skills Centre, Sharon McLennon from the Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Innovation Centre, and Shamira Madhany from World Education Services, the discussion explores how Future Skills Centre-funded initiatives have shed light on newcomer retention and workforce integration.
The episode highlights barriers such as credential recognition, workplace bias, and lack of professional networks while emphasizing solutions like targeted upskilling, wraparound supports, and cultural competency training. With insights into workforce development across Canada, this episode underscores how effectively integrating skilled immigrants is key to addressing labor shortages and boosting economic resilience.
Guests
Tricia Williams, PhD, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization, Future Skills Centre
Sharon McLennon, Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Innovation Centre
Shamira Madhany, Managing Director and Deputy Executive Director, World Education Services
By The Conference Board of CanadaIn this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan dives into the critical topic of leveraging the skills of newcomers to Canada and its impact on economic and social success. Joined by Tricia Williams from the Future Skills Centre, Sharon McLennon from the Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Innovation Centre, and Shamira Madhany from World Education Services, the discussion explores how Future Skills Centre-funded initiatives have shed light on newcomer retention and workforce integration.
The episode highlights barriers such as credential recognition, workplace bias, and lack of professional networks while emphasizing solutions like targeted upskilling, wraparound supports, and cultural competency training. With insights into workforce development across Canada, this episode underscores how effectively integrating skilled immigrants is key to addressing labor shortages and boosting economic resilience.
Guests
Tricia Williams, PhD, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization, Future Skills Centre
Sharon McLennon, Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Innovation Centre
Shamira Madhany, Managing Director and Deputy Executive Director, World Education Services

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