Believe it or not, summer is soon coming to Newfoundland and Labrador! What does this mean for job-seekers? It means that employers are looking for friendly, out-going individuals to become part of the exciting tourism environment.
The economy of Newfoundland and Labrador relies heavily on the tourism sector. A job in tourism can lead you into any of these five areas:
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- Food and Beverage Services
- Accomodations
- Recreation and Entertainment
- Transportation
- Travel Services
Eight enthusiastic participants are motivated and focused on learning Tourism Essential skills to help start them on their path in this field. AXIS Career Services has partnered with Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver the Ready-to-Work training for internationally trained workers with education and experience in the field of tourism. The sessions are well underway with our third week of training almost complete.
With a constant demand for qualified workers and many opporunities for growth, why not look into a career intourism today! And what better way to learn more about our beautiful province.
For more information on the program or any other related information, please visit Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador at www.hnl.ca.
Harnessing Technology Skills for Growth Conference was held in St. John's in October 2011. Organized by Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and Canadian Technology Immigration Network (CTIN), it addressed issues and challenges related to emerging skills shortages facing technology industries in Newfoundland and Labrador. The participants also discussed strategies for employers searching out the best talent both locally and internationally.
The conference program included keynotes and panel presentations by industry and government leaders, including: Ed Martin, President and CEO of Nalcor Energy; Emad Rizkalla, President and CEO of Bluedrop Performance Learning; Ron Taylor, Executive Director of Newfoundland and Labrador Technology Industries; Nellie Burke, Executive Director of the Office of the Immgiration and Muliticuluturalism, Government of Newfounland and Labrador; Eileen Kelly-Freake, Director, Employment Programs and Career Services, AXIS Career Services; and Pam Toope, Director, Advanced Education and Skills, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
For more information on CCTT or CTIN, please visit http://www.cctt.ca/ and http://ctin.ca/
