A project of the Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex (ESCLM), the London-Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council (LMIEC) is an employer-led council which has representation from a broad range of industries that reflect the diversified regional economy. Through LMIEC’s action plan, business leaders quickly determined that the regional tools are already in place for companies of all sizes to connect with immigrant talent. Increasing the broader business community’s awareness and utilization of these supports were identified as the key challenges for the Council.

Business leaders recommended that to engage colleagues in their companies, networks and sector industries in leveraging international talent, employers themselves should share their successes in using recruitment and retention resources. Skills International, the Mentorship for Newcomer Success Program, the Access Centre for Regulated Employment, Work Experience Placements, Global Talent, the Skilled Immigrant Loan Program and the Immigration Portal are among the resources being promoted in this endeavour.

With support of the City of London and the London Economic Development Corporation, a growing pool of over 35 Employer Leaders is actively championing employment for internationally-trained individuals.

Contact:
Jennifer Hollis, Project Manager
London-Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council
www.lmiec.ca