A successful Employment Summit highlights the power of a diverse workforce

The Surrey Local Immigration Partnership’s Employment Summit, held at the Civic Hotel on June 12, brought people together to explore the power of a diverse workforce for employers and the local economy in Surrey.

Unlocking Opportunities through Newcomer Talent was the theme, and the event helped employers and employment sector professionals better understand how to recruit, retain and integrate immigrants in the workplace.

The summit included keynote speaker, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez, Chief Equity Officer of the Inclusion Project and curator of Employment Equity Co-Lab. A panel discussion was moderated by Patrick MacKenzie, CEO of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC and included panellists, Nerissa Allen, Co-founder and President of the Black Business Association of BC; Tom Conway, CEO of Small Business BC; Ui Heang Hur, Employer Support and Relation Specialist, Société de développement économique de Colombie-Britannique (SDECB); and Nick Noorani, Founder of Immigrant Networks.

“The Employment Summit, hosted by the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership, beautifully reflected our collective aspiration towards building an equitable community. Through partnership and collaboration, we directed our efforts toward elevating the perspectives of immigrants and newcomers, and fostering employment environments that are both inclusive and welcoming. This approach not only positioned the conversation at the heart of our mission but also underscored our shared zeal and readiness for transformation,” said Lenya Wilks, Director, Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement, Surrey LIP.

The Surrey LIP’s Employment Summit was successful in discovering how businesses can tap into immigrant talent and foster diversity in the workplace.

Author: SurreyLIP