Workforce connex - Aboriginal Human Resource Council

Appendix 3EVALUATION SUMMARYSaint John, New Brunswick - RESULTSSummaryThe Saint John, New Brunswick Workforce Connex forum attracted delegatesfrom Aboriginal Human Resource Development Agreement holders (AHRDA),private sector organizations and government. In total, 93 participants were inattendance. 46 evaluations were received; representing a participant return rateof 49 per cent. Response sector demographics are broken down as follows:Private sector delegates ............................ 18AHRDAs..................................................... 13Unknown ................................................... 15General Questions and Responses2.Did the Workforce Connex forum meet your expectations?Comments:3.•••••Agree......................................................... 46Disagree...................................................... 0No Indication............................................... 0Met my expectations and more. I feel a lot of doors have opened.I was very impressed.Excellent networking.It was very educational and networking.It actually exceeded my expectations!Were the information materials you received at the forum valuable?Comments:••••Agree......................................................... 45Disagree...................................................... 0No Indication............................................... 1So so – not an issue.Look forward to reading the book Aboriginal Participation in Apprenticeship!!Great resource and contact information.Very much so!4.Did you visit the Workforce Connex website www.workforceconnex.com” www.workforceconnex.com prior to the forum?Comments:5.Agree......................................................... 38Disagree...................................................... 7No Indication............................................... 1Did not know about it.No, I didn’t know it existed.Well done.Wanted to check on the agenda and I have saved thissite under my favourites so I can stay connected.No, I didn’t get information package they didn’t have my email address.Did you have sufficient advance notice of the forum?Comments:6.••••••••••••••••••Agree......................................................... 37Disagree...................................................... 9No Indication............................................... 0Many employers never received information until thedeadline occurred – not even Aboriginal employers.Timing for these meetings should be in ‘off season’. May is start ofconstruction and industry start-up – representation limited due to this.Was sent to me by a third party. I received theinformation at the deadline of registration.I got an email on May 1, this was the deadline date forregistration. Problem was in my organization, not yours.Only found out about it a couple of days before the event.Did not know about it until I read about it in the newspaper!Excellent Day – connections were made!Only found out about 10 days before deadline.Yes I did.Thank You!!One thing I liked about the forum:Networking.Open sharing of information on both the supply and demand side.Networking, especially with J.D. Irving! Excellentfacilitator; she has Kelly’s energy.It was very inspiring; good leads for hiring employees.• List provided of employment and training officers in NewBrunswick. Breakout session was important (well done).Aboriginal Human Resource Council New Brunswick Workforce Connex Report 27