Skills for Future BC

We are so delighted to host you, our employer partners, service provider partners, IEC-BC Board members, Employer Advisory Group members, and stakeholders for an evening of recognition, conversation, and informative dialogue.

At this event we would like to celebrate and recognize outstanding employers and individuals. We also aim to provide actionable insights into the immigration environment and workforce trends. Getting together is also a fantastic opportunity for networking and collaboration among BC’s employers, government representatives, and community leaders.

We’re so glad you’re here

Thank you for your participation as a valued IEC-BC employer partner. Learn more about how you can take your organization and your team to the next level with the programs and resources below.

Event Agenda

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5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration & Networking
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Welcome Remarks, Keynote Speaker Mark Patterson
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: Award Presentation
6:40 PM – 7:30 PM Networking
7:30 PM – 7:35 PM: Raffle Draw and Closing Remarks
7:35 PM – 8:30 PM: Networking

Have your say

Make sure to make your way to our Dynamic Dialogue recording table, where you can take part in a short Q&A with IEC-BC staff to talk about the opportunities, solutions, and your vision for the future of workplace integration and inclusion.

Join our FAST Employer Advisory Group

We are recruiting for experts and practitioners in Accounting and Finance, Biotech and Life Sciences, Culinary Arts, IT and Data, and the Skilled Trades to provide input over about 6 months as we update and refresh our FAST (Facilitating Access to Skilled Talent) curriculum.

FAST is a program that validates and assesses newcomers’ skills, provides workplace culture learning, and helps immigrants get hired in the right roles for their abilities. Email Rania at rania.younes@iecbc.ca for more info.

Become a B2B Mentor or Mentee

Designed to support businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, the program facilitates knowledge exchange and professional development, enabling employers to build more inclusive workplaces while addressing critical skills gaps. Click here for more.

Become a MentorConnect Mentor

Empower newcomer talent in Canada by becoming a mentor! Your guidance not only fosters economic advancement but also nurtures social integration, offering invaluable support on their journey. Join us in making a lasting impact. Become a mentor and support immigrant talent!

Employer Feedback Forums

Be part of the conversation! Our Feedback Forums bring together employers, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss challenges, share solutions, and shape the future of immigrant workforce integration.

Your insights help influence policy and program development, ensuring that BC remains a top destination for skilled immigrant talent. Want to take part in a future forum? Talk to the IEC-BC team tonight, scan the QR code at your table, or email employerengagement@iecbc.ca!

Engaging with IEC-BC

1. Speak with an IEC-BC team member at the event about how to get involved.
2. Join our diverse range of employer-facing programs tailored to your needs. Click the link to select programs suited for your organization: Get involved with us!
3. Delve into our employer feedback forums! These forums facilitate sharing best practices and solutions, discuss ways to address obstacles to newcomer hiring and retention, and amplify BC employers’ perspectives to inform immigration policies and programs. Learn how your input can directly shape policy discussions and more here!