Newcomers, and particularly women, with professional backgrounds in the city building industry face daunting challenges in finding meaningful employment opportunities. Employers seek qualified candidates and continuing education programs provide Ontario-specific training but there is a gap in the network chain that could provide support and connections for newcomer professionals.

WLI Toronto engaged discussion among newcomer professionals, employers and educators to talk about challenges, best practices and opportunities for supporting these professionals to find and succeed in meaningful employment. The discussion followed by revolving facilitated roundtables that will bring together these professionals and members of the city building industry to create meaningful opportunities for relationships and future collaboration.

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