3/4/2026
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Pacific

Other

Presented by EMC. 

This event will bring together manufacturers, industry leaders, workforce development organizations, and community stakeholders to explore the benefits of employing internationally trained newcomers to Canada, investing in skills training, and building inclusive workforce pathways that support talent integration and long-term sector growth across British Columbia.

Participants will hear insights on BC manufacturing labour market trends, connect with peers, and engage in facilitated roundtable discussions to identify barriers and supports needed to better upskill and integrate internationally trained talent within BC’s manufacturing industry.

Focus Areas

• Internationally Trained Newcomer & Youth Talent
  Exploring pathways to attract, integrate, and retain newcomer and youth talent within BC’s manufacturing sector.
• BC Manufacturing Labour Market Insights
  Understanding current workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities impacting manufacturers across British Columbia.
• Skills Training & Workforce Development Solutions
  Identifying barriers, supports, and industry-led approaches to upskilling talent and strengthening BC’s manufacturing workforce.

Agenda

• 10:30 am – Welcome
• 10:45 am – BC Manufacturing Sector Insights
• 11:15 am – Guest Presentation – Speaker TBA
• 12:00 pm – Networking & Lunch
• 12:45 pm – Facilitated Roundtable Discussions
  • Barriers to integrating internationally trained talent in BC
  • Supports needed for upskilling and retention
  • Employer- and industry-led solutions to strengthen BC’s manufacturing workforce

This is a no-cost event.  Event location and other details will be shared following registration.

Lunch will be provided.

Setting: In-Person
Surrey, BC

• https://emccanada.org/events/building-bcs-workforce

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