Solutions to Skill Shortages

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By popular demand, we are offering a fourth installment to the Skill Shortages series. On May 26, we are returning to discuss best practices when employing those facing challenges stemming from being differently-abled.

Partnering with service providers and experts in hiring fields, join us as we share strategies to successfully welcome individuals with different needs to the workplace. As an employer, we teach you the varying barriers facing individuals from different backgrounds and how you can improve employment retention initiatives by setting EVERYONE up for success.

SPEAKERS

REACHING E-QUALITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (REES)

REES has helped people with physical disabilities and/or health conditions connect with quality employment since 1989. REES offers a wide range of employment counselling and consultation services, connecting Winnipeg jobseekers with employers.

REES assists job seekers with finding and keeping meaningful employment. The programs and services offered improve job-search skills, help with connecting with employers and advancing career goals. There are work assessment programs or work experience available to those who qualify.

IMAGINEABILITY

ImagineAbility supports more than 200 people through contract packaging, community-based services, supported employment and recreational activities. Over the years, the focus has been on business operations and contract packaging. This still forms a part of their operation, but the focus has shifted to providing individualized services based on personal goals and dreams.

In their presentation, ImagineAbility will share their programs and services to employers.

In our third and final Solutions to Skill Shortage session, we discuss best practices to attract Indigenous talent to your workplace. Partnering with service providers and experts in Indigenous relations and engagement, join us as we discuss strategies to effectively connect and build lasting relationships between communities and industry.

SPEAKERS

SHERMAN KONG,
Chief Executive Officer, AMIK Inc.

Sherman has been closely involved with the Indigenous community for nearly two decades. He holds a degree in Economics & Business from the University of Manitoba and has worked at many large Canadian corporations such as RBC, The Business Development Bank of Canada, as well as private for-profit and non-profit organizations. In all his roles, Sherman has always had a connection with the Indigenous community in a variety of capacities including as a board member and consultant. 

For nearly 20 years, AMIK Inc. has established itself as a leader in professional Indigenous engagement services working in partnership with companies like Air Canada, CN Rail, the University of Manitoba, Travel Manitoba,  Red River College and many others. AMIK specializes in developing inclusive strategies that bridge the gap between Indigenous communities and industry that are mutually beneficial and culturally appropriate.

TRISHA CHIKOUSKY,
Senior Employee and Labour Relations, Monarch Industies

In her presentation, Trisha will speak to new recruitment and retention initiatives which have assisted Monarch Industries in retaining a number of highly successful, long-term employees from Indigenous backgrounds. This will cover topics such as finding solutions to challenges created by unequal wealth distribution, generational trauma, transportation needs, plus includes examples of special supports that both Monarch and our employees have offered their colleagues when they needed it most.