ABOUT EVENT:
CODE Workshop – Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Workforce: Inclusive Recruitment Strategies
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hosted on Zoom
Speakers:
- Ashley Dulop, Director of Talent & Workforce Development, Economic Development Winnipeg
- Kara Huberdeau, Talent Acquisition Specialist, St Amant
- Jennefer Nepinak, Legacy Bowes – TIPI Group of Companies
- Pearl Kavanagh-Stoesz, St Amant
- Wynne Yu, Talent Program Manager, Economic Development Winnipeg
As the workforce evolves, businesses must adapt to effectively recruit and retain diverse talent. This workshop will focus on strategies for recruiting and retaining newcomers, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous persons. We will discuss the importance of inclusive hiring practices in a rapidly changing workforce and explore practical approaches to creating a more diverse and resilient workplace. Attendees will learn how to develop and implement recruitment strategies aligning with DEI goals, ensuring their organizations are well-equipped to thrive in a dynamic business environment.
Key points you will learn:
- Effective recruitment strategies for a diverse workforce, including newcomers, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous persons.
- The importance of inclusive hiring in today’s evolving workforce.
- Practical steps to align recruitment efforts with DEI goals.
- How to create a workplace culture that attracts and retains diverse talent.
REGISTER HERE
Free for CODE Coalition Members*
Free for Food and Beverage Members and Partners*
Discounted Chamber Member Rate: $25 +GST
Regular Rate: $50 +GST
*Discount codes have been sent to your organization leads. If you are a CODE Coalition Member or a Food and Beverage member requesting the discount code, please email [email protected].
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodation please let us know when purchasing tickets.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be issued with a minimum of 72 hours of notice before the event. Should you require a change of your ticket after that time, we kindly ask that you find a replacement for your ticket. If you have further questions, please direct them to [email protected]
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Ashley Dunlop recently joined the Economic Development Winnipeg team as Director of Talent & Workforce Development, where she leads a strong team dedicated to attracting and retaining talent in Winnipeg and collaborating with like-minded agencies and organizations to strengthen the talent pipeline. Prior to working at EDW, Ashley held positions as Director of Student Recruitment, Admissions, and International, Immigrant & Refugee Student Services at The University of Winnipeg. Overseeing specialized services for international and newcomer student cohorts gave her a keen sense of the challenges of relocation, onboarding and the importance of community-building.
Kara Huberdeau is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at St. Amant, passionate about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Jennefer Nepinak B.A., LL.B, ICD.D. Vice President Strategic Partnerships and Reconciliation Jennefer is Anishinaabe from Treaty 4 territory and a citizen of the Minegozhiibe Anishinaabe Nation (Pine Creek First Nation). Fluent in Ojibwe and a strong and passionate leader firmly rooted in the Indigenous community, Jennefer’s approach works to ensure that Indigenous ways of knowing and being are recognized and incorporated in all that she does. Jennefer is an experienced lawyer and advisor and prior to her current role, she served as the Associate Vice President, Indigenous Engagement at the University of Winnipeg. She has over 25 years of political government and business experience and is skilled at initiating collaborative processes that involve numerous cross-sector partners and stakeholders. Her past roles include Senior Advisor, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Executive Director of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. She has also held several leadership positions with both federal and provincial government departments, First Nations Governments, and in-house counsel for the West Region Tribal Council. Jennefer has been recently appointed to the Manitoba Government Transition Advisory Committee (2023) and Premier’s Business and Jobs Council. She is also very immersed in the community at large and sits on various boards and committees.
Wynne Yu currently serving as the Talent Program Manager at YES! Winnipeg, part of Economic Development Winnipeg (EDW), Wynne manages special multimillion-dollar projects that drive capital investment, business expansion, and job creation in Winnipeg.
Notable projects include the $12.5 million Retrain Manitoba program, which helped over 1,300 Manitoba businesses and 18,000+ employees access essential training, and the Work in Manitoba job portal, a Government of Manitoba initiative. This innovative recruitment platform connects Manitoba employers with qualified job seekers locally, domestically, and internationally, boasting over 1,600 employers and 62,000 job seekers.
With over 10 years of experience in progressively senior roles and a background in human resource management and marketing, Wynne combines a passion for people with strong leadership, relationship-building, and project management skills. Wynne is dedicated to supporting workforce development, talent attraction, and retention.
Known for maintaining composure and positivity in the face of adversity, Wynne fosters team collaboration and encourages innovative solutions. Effective communication and an ability to identify others’ unique skills come naturally, making Wynne a natural Advisor and Quartermaster in escape room games. By day, Wynne is a business developer; by night, a food writer for Tourism Winnipeg’s Peg City Grub.
