READI to Work 

A capacity-building project to support employers with the successful attraction, settlement and retention of newcomers into rural communities. 

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About the Project

READI to Work is a training program that supports business sustainability and addresses labour shortages by teaching successful practices for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of newcomer employees. Training is done through a hybrid model with employers across rural communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. 

In addition, this project seeks to provide newcomers to Canada and international students with the opportunity to find meaningful work placements with READI-certified employers. 

READI to Work supports employers in rural communities, newcomers, and international students. 

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Our Impact

This project will provide over 50 meaningful work placements for newcomers and international students while supporting over 30 rural employers with tools, resources, and information to effectively meet the needs of newcomer employees and retain staff for the long term. 

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Related Services

We help identify knowledge gaps and challenges in welcoming newcomers and create individualized training, policies and practices, and resources. 

Welcoming Inclusive Communities & Organizations

Our team works collaboratively to identify challenges in welcoming newcomers, and develop training, policies, and resources to better attract, retain and settle newcomers in rural areas.

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Building Rural Capacity to Support Newcomers

Our customizable training is tailored for service providers and municipalities. It focuses on teaching strategies to effectively meet newcomers needs and foster welcoming communities. 

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Rural Employers’ Awareness on Diversity and Inclusion (READI) Training

Elevate your business’s sustainability and tackle labour shortages head-on with our customizable training.

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