Workforce connex - Aboriginal Human Resource Council
Workforce connex - Aboriginal Human Resource Council
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Message CEO/President<strong>Aboriginal</strong> <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Council</strong>Kelly LendsayJuly 2007Dear <strong>Workforce</strong> Connex participant,It is my pleasure to present the outcomes of the forum in the national <strong>Workforce</strong> Connexseries, which was held in Saint John, New Brunswick on May 9th, 2007.The concept behind <strong>Workforce</strong> Connex came to life after <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Resource</strong>s and Social Development Canada undertook a series of roundtables withstakeholders across the country in 2005. The principal purpose of the tour was to bring together <strong>Aboriginal</strong> <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> Development Agreementholders (AHRDAs), the private sector and other key stakeholders together to discuss better collaborations in <strong>Aboriginal</strong> labour market development.Throughout this process the <strong>Aboriginal</strong> <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (AHRC) emphasized the importance of collaboration, coordinationand communication. And, to achieve results, the potential partners; government, the private sector, training institutions,community groups and <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people, have to be committed to implement sustainable partnership strategies.It was rewarding to see this vision unfold through active discussion among all participating stakeholder groups at the NewBrunswick forum. Participants were engaged in discussion and motivated to break down barriers and find solutions to resolve thecurrent training, recruitment and retention issues of <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people, with a special focus on trades and apprenticeship.It is now critical for New Brunswick <strong>Workforce</strong> Connex participants to continue dialogue and build strong and sustainablepartnerships that will encourage and provide training and jobs for <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people in New Brunswick.AHRC will continue its work to facilitate discussion among trades and apprenticeship stakeholders to help build askilled <strong>Aboriginal</strong> workforce that feeds the growing need of Canada’s <strong>Aboriginal</strong> people and economy.We would like to thank you, the participant, for your participation in New Brunswick <strong>Workforce</strong> Connex. The council looks forwardto your continued involvement and added value in this multi-dimensional partnership initiative. Your role is critical!Sincerely,Kelly Lendsay, MBAPresident and CEO<strong>Aboriginal</strong> <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Council</strong> EXECUTIVE SUMMARY<strong>Aboriginal</strong> <strong>Human</strong> <strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Council</strong> New Brunswick <strong>Workforce</strong> Connex Report