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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

How networking helped prevent an immigrant brain drain in Nova Scotia

Fred Morley spearheaded a simple solution to a problem that has plagued Nova Scotia for generations: losing too many of its best and brightest to other parts of Canada.

Retaining young people and newcomers has long been a provincial priority, so Mr. Morley, as chief economist of Greater Halifax's economic development agency, decided to create networks dedicated to helping immigrants find good jobs in their field.

The initial plan three years ago was to recruit 50 employers for a program that has immigrants meet over coffee with professionals so they can ask questions and come away with the names of three other people they can speak with.


The Connector program doesn't cost much to run, and has already had a measurable impact on labour market outcomes, finding work for 115 immigrants so far.......

 

By Tavia Grant

Globe and Mail Update

Published Friday, May. 04, 2012 6:58PM EDT

 

Read more at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/how-networking-helped-prevent-an-immigrant-brain-drain-in-nova-scotia/article2423494/