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News & Information
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August 2008
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Old WHSCC Form 7's no longer accepted
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As
of Monday, August 18th old form 7's will no longer be accepted by
WHSCC. Employers are advised to please use the new Form 7,
available on the WHSCC website. For
any questions regarding or assistance completing these new forms
please feel free to contact NLEC staff at any time.
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AXIS Career Services spearheading internship program
for skilled immigrants
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AXIS
Career Services is spearheading an innovative pilot program designed
to provide internationally-trained professionals with a 12 week paid
internship. This ground  breaking initiative
is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) program of the Association
for New Canadians. FCR will help employers tap into the large pool of
skilled immigrants already in the province. "Interestingly, 97%
of employers in the province who hire immigrants report a positive
experience. Nearly three-quarters of employers agreed that a
multicultural workforce enhances creativity in the workplace and that
hiring international workers serves to improve export
opportunities." (Wade Locke/Scott Lynch Economic Consulting,
April 14, 2005.)
The FCR team has developed an Internship Pilot Program (IPP) which
will provide an opportunity for highly skilled immigrants to gain
Canadian work experience. The clients will be pre-screened to
determine if they have met all eligibility requirements. The IPP
Coordinator will be available for both the employer and the intern to
answer any questions prior to, during and upon completion of the
internship. AXIS Career Services is already developing an on-line
Employer/Employee Matching Database, whereby employers can search for
potential employees, while professionals can post resumes and search
job advertisements.
For more information, visit the Association for New Canadians
Website.
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NLEC Fall Calendar Coming Soon
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An NLEC
Fall Events Calendar is coming your way!
All
members should recieve a copy of the NLEC Events Calendar by mail in
early September, including details on fall training sessions, audio
conferences, NEW workshops and Fall Conference 2008.
If
there have been any changes to contact information for your
organization, please update it now by e-mailing nlec@nlec.nf.ca.
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Newfoundland
& Labrador Employers' Council
AMEC
Building 133 Crosbie Road, Suite 208 St. John's, NL A1B 1H3
Phone: (709) 368-6532 Fax: (709) 368-6543 Toll Free: 1-888-738-5900
E-mail: nlec@nlec.nf.ca
Web: www.nlec.nf.ca
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St. John's OH&S Training almost full!
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The
first OH&S Training session of the fall is set to take place on
September 10th & 11th at the Ramada Hotel. Registration is
still available but slots are filling quickly. To register,
visit www.nlec.nf.ca/events.aspx.
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