SmartConnections is a significant part of what the Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC) do – smartly connecting ITPs with sector-specific experts who can assist, guide and advise ITPs on their next steps of the journey toward successful careers.
You are invited to a joint BioTalent Canada and CRIEC SmartConnections information sharing and networking session ....
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When: |
November 23rd 12:30-4:00pm |
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Where: |
The Talent Pool Burns Building – 6th Floor 237 8th Avenue SE Calgary |
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What: |
Connecting the life science industry to talented experts new to Canada.
BioTalent and CRIEC have created this event to provide an integrated
approach where relevant experts (Canadian industry) are in one room
providing information and guidance/direction on career paths and, where
appropriate, accreditation, and the opportunity to connect in person
with employers and practitioners. Part information, part education and
part inspiration – they connect stakeholders in the community who have a
vested interest in collaborating on solutions to work force and/or
workplace issues. |
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Who: |
BioTalent and partners are looking for participation from 6 to 8 of our local employer partners who will play an important (but easy) role
in the break-out session. |
AGENDA:
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TIME |
COMPONENT |
COMMENTS |
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12:30 – 1:00 |
Meet & Greet |
BioTalent Canada, BioTalent Canada employer partners and CRIEC welcome participants to the session; informal networking time |
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1:00 – 1:30 |
Introductions |
BioTalent Information time Bruce introduces the session – major actors and participant profile and sets the table for the session BioTalent Canada spends the majority of the time introducing itself, programs and strategies |
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1:30 – 1:45 |
Core Competencies in BioTalent sector |
Bruce and BioTalent Canada confirm importance of understanding core competencies valued by the BioTalent sector and how these are transferable from other sectors |
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1:45 – 2:15 |
Coffee Conversation |
Bruce leads a conversation with at least 2 or 3 ITPs who have successfully transferred their skills into the BioTalent sector from either another industry or another country |
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Nutrition Break |
Some informal networking time |
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2:30 – 3:45 |
Break-out Sessions: |
We will have 3 break-out opportunities and participants choose any 2. Each break-out session will be about 35 minutes long and then particpants move to their second break-out session. These break-out opportunities will relate directly to the 3 key groups within the BioTalent sector such as Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Research, Intellectual Property Law, etc. Each break-out will be in a different room and will be a moderated Q & A led by a CRIEC and BioTalent Canada rep and will include a BioTalent Canada employer partner actually in that field like Agrium, Bayer, etc, The employer partner will introduce themselves and their organization. Participants then ask questions and engage in a conversation about how one might transfer their skills to that particular field. |