The Partnership's Talent Strategy aims to develop Halifax as a global talent magnet and best place to live, work and study. It was launched in 2008 to help address Nova Scotia's declining and aging population and high youth migration rates, which are exacerbating labor shortages. The strategy focuses on attracting immigrants, engaging young professionals, and helping disadvantaged job seekers through programs like the Immigration Connector Program, FUSION Halifax, and the Y2E Project. It also works to enhance opportunities for the African Nova Scotian community. Initial results include employment for 40 immigrants and engagement of over 700 stakeholders in the Y2E Project. The strategy complements other local efforts and takes a collaborative, research-based approach to
2. The Partnership’s Talent Strategy Photo: HRM Corporate Communications Aims to develop Greater Halifax as a global talent magnet and THE best place to live, work and study.
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4. Nova Scotia attracted only 0.7% of all immigrants to Canada in 2006. Many leave Halifax for larger cities.
5. Halifax youth are discontented and ready to leave the city 8,620 Jobs 47,450 Jobs Source: Canadian Occupational Projection System Outlook: Nova Scotia 2009-09 edition
16. Economic StrategyScore: 1 - 10 Halifax “Handprint” Rebecca Ryan’s 2007 report showed that Halifax lacked several factors that would make it a ‘cool community’ where young people would want to settle.
22. Community Identified Immigrant ProgramThe Partnership’s Connector Program is considered a leading best practice for business education and talent recruitment. The model is recognized and referenced by other organizations as far away as Vancouver
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24. Goal: To engage young professionals (ages 20-40) in Halifax’s futureFUSION is a group for young Halifax residents who are inspired to make Halifax a better place to live, work and play – ultimately creating a city that attracts and keeps more young people.
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27. Aims to put newcomers in touch with local businesses, helping them join the workforce and settle in the community
30. Recognized as a best practice for attraction and retention of immigrantsPhoto: Shari Tucker Photography and Design.0 “I am passionate about the Partnership’s Connector Program because, in a strategic and tactical way, it facilitates the introduction of professional newcomers with high quality employers.” Jamie Welsh, Senior Manager, Deloitte
33. Has visited more than 100 local businesses interested in hiring immigrants
34. Sponsored seven sector-specific information sessions
35. Worked with seven post-secondary institutions to connect graduates to businessThe Immigration Employer Support Program has sponsored information sessions for several local sectors including healthcare and aerospace and defence technology.
38. Created a 20% increase in referrals to the Partnership regarding hiring immigrants
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40. Have screened 136 leads and advanced 55 letters of support to NSOIImmigrationWorksinHalifaxcampaign has generated more than 10 million media impressions in radio, TV, print and out-of-home advertising.
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42. Engaged over 700 stakeholders in research and framework development activities
43. 11% of employers and 45% of service providers became aware of the project
44. Distributed three research deliverables to stakeholders
50. Reference Group now moving toward adopting council structure
51. Reference group will help enhance services available to the African Nova Scotian community Ujamaa involves the community in strategic alliances to build capacity for economic and social development in the African Nova Scotian community.
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58. Scheduled to present to the provincial cabinet in spring 2010
68. Create a more attractive place for young and emerging professionals to live.
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Because The figures don’t lie! Nova Scotia is not growing enough to replace its population and fill upcoming job vacancies In 2009, the population was 939,475. Forecast to drop below 900,000 by 2026Young people are ready to leave and not enough immigrants want to stay. Nova Scotia attracted only 0.7% of all immigrants to Canada in 2006. Unemployment rate of 15-24 year olds is twice that of adults 18-34 year olds are less confident in local economic growth (Bristol Omnifacts, 2009)
The Partnership’s Talent Strategy has a single stated goal – to develop Greater Halifax as a global talent magnet and THE Best Place to Live Work and Study.