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Cannexus23 Virtual | Virtuel has ended
Wednesday, January 25 • 10:00 - 10:45
(On-demand session released) Youth, Work and Post-Pandemic Futures

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This session will address the question of how can we realign employer approaches to hiring youth so that we can overcome Canada’s disrupted labour markets? Youth-led solutions to barriers to employment are essential for equitable economic prosperity. Leveraging youth-led solutions for employer approaches to hiring and retention are equally important. The presenters will invite discussion on recommendations to reduce barriers to employment for youth and showcase a solutioning example Ontario is taking on. 
 
Learning outcomes:
  1. Youth-led and other research insights into hiring/work experiences
  2. Employer approaches for hiring & retention
  3. Utilizing marketing approaches to realign employer-worker motivations

Speakers
avatar for Carmine Chen

Carmine Chen

Manager, Finance and Operations, First Work
Carmine Chen is the Operations and Finance Manager at First Work, originally joining through the Canada Summer Jobs Program in 2017. First Work reignited her passion for social equity, evident in all her work.
avatar for Sophia Koukoulas

Sophia Koukoulas

Manager, Communications & Stakeholder Relations, First Work
Sophia Koukoulas is the Communications and Stakeholder Manager at First Work. Previous experience: Issues Manager and Legislative Assistant, Ontario Finance Minister; Senior Government Relations Consultant, focused on Ontario government mandates; frontlines, homeless youth in Tor... Read More →


Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00 - 10:45 EST
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