Halifax Connector Program
Halifax Connector Program is a networking program offered by Halifax Partnership for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
Award-winning networking program that matches new immigrants, recent graduates, and international graduates with established Halifax business and community leaders (Connectors) to help them build professional networks and improve employment prospects.
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Program details
The Connector Program, presented by RBC and funded by IRCC, matches newcomers and recent post-secondary graduates (Connectees) with established business and community leaders (Connectors) in Halifax. The program operates in three steps: Match (staff assesses Connectees and matches them with a Connector based on industry and background), Connect (a 30-minute meeting online, by phone, or in-person to discuss industry trends, skills, market demands, and hidden job opportunities), and Refer (Connectors refer the Connectee to a minimum of three people in their network). In 2022-23, 46% of Connectees found jobs in their field. To date, the program has engaged over 1,693 Connectors, 5,187 Connectees, and helped 2,226+ find jobs. The program excludes the following sectors: Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality, Call Center, Warehouse/Labour, Healthcare, Logistics/Procurement, O&G Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Who qualifies
Immigrants: completed at least one year of post-secondary education, hold a valid work permit, immigrated to Canada within the last five years, currently living in Halifax, sufficient English or French language capability, currently unemployed or underemployed. Local Graduates: recently completed or within 6 months of completing post-secondary education, less than 3 years work experience, currently living in Halifax, unemployed or underemployed. International Graduates: recently completed or within 6 months of completing post-secondary education, hold a valid work permit for Nova Scotia, currently living in Halifax, sufficient English language capability, unemployed or underemployed.
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