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Cannexus23 Virtual | Virtuel has ended
Monday, January 23 • 15:45 - 16:30
(On-demand session released) Preparing Jobseekers for the New Normal: Virtual Work

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Virtual/hybrid working models are here to stay in the post-pandemic era. Workforce development programs can better prepare participants by adapting their models to fit with new work standards. Ensuring groups under-represented in tech, such as Indigenous individuals or women, have the tools and skills necessary to overcome the digital divide and gain remote employment can diversify and strengthen our workforce.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Virtual/hybrid programs prepare jobseekers for similar work environments
  • VirtRemote training provides barriered groups employment access wherever they are
  • Diminishing digital divide equips all for opportunities to strengthen economy

Speakers
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Ivana Popadic

Senior Director of Education Strategy and Operations, NPower Canada
Ivana Popadic has over eight years of experience in social services and education. She has brought a diverse, hands-on perspective to programming at NPower Canada, from inception to execution of programs, over the last five years.
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Talitha Pegus

Senior Manager, Employer Engagement, NPower Canada
Talitha Pegus has over six years of experience in the social services sector, with a focus on community and youth workforce development. Talitha works with employers across Canada to connect businesses with individuals from under-represented populations.

Monday January 23, 2023 15:45 - 16:30 EST
  On-demand Sessions (Séances sur demande)