Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS – The Cape Breton Partnership, in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, is pleased to announce the Supporting Newcomers, Employers & Community Information Sessions, taking place from September 19 to September 27, 2024, across Unama’ki – Cape Breton.

This series of informative sessions aims to foster a welcoming environment for attendees and provide valuable insights into community, employment, and immigration supports across Unama’ki – Cape Breton. Whether you are an employer, involved with newcomer services, or simply interested in the topic, you are encouraged to attend to learn more about the local supports and resources available. Each session will also include an opportunity for attendees to share insights into what supports their communities have and how communities can be better supported to attract and retain newcomers

Sessions will take place in Chéticamp (September 19, 10 a.m.), Port Hood (September 19, 2 p.m.), Glace Bay (September 20, 10 a.m.), Cleveland (September 26, 9 a.m.), and Ingonish (September 27, 11 a.m.).

“The Cape Breton Partnership is proud to host this series of sessions that will bring together our communities and newcomers in meaningful ways,” says Kelly MacKinnon, Labour Market & Immigration Advisor with the Cape Breton Partnership. “We sincerely appreciate the partnership of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration and their commitment to make this initiative possible, and we look forward to the valuable connections that will emerge from these events.”

These sessions will feature representation from the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the Cape Breton Connector Program, the Cape Breton Welcome Network, the Cape Breton Job Board, the Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership, and the Cape Breton Partnership’s Immigration Services and offer the opportunity to connect with all representatives. All sessions will provide valuable general information and are not intended as in-depth discussions on immigration programs.

For further information, or to register to attend a session, visit www.capebretonpartnership.com/supporting-newcomers-employers-community.

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Media Contact:
Jeremy Martell, Director of Communications
Cape Breton Partnership
902-562-0122
Jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com

About the Cape Breton Partnership:
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs by promoting our Island as a great place to live, work, and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit www.capebretonpartnership.com/.