Attract, Retain, Support

Attract, Retain & Support: Dianna Prest, Autism Outreach Coordinator with Autism Nova Scotia

In this episode, Dianna Prest who is the Autism Outreach Coordinator with Autism Nova Scotia, speaks about the many services that Autism Nova Scotia can offer to assist individuals with gaining meaningful employment. Dianna also offers insight to employers on how to build a inclusive environment leading to the success of her clients while building community partnerships demonstrating the effectiveness of collaboration.  Contact Dianna - dprest@autismns.ca  Autism Nova Scotia - https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/

Attract, Retain & Support: Michael Tunyan, Renewables Project Delivery Manager with Stantec and Michelle MacDougall, Coordinator for the Professional Mentorship Program at ISANS

Please join us to learn about how mentoring can lead to success for newcomers! As a mechanical engineer and a project manager, Michael has worked both behind the scenes and on the front lines of energy and manufacturing project delivery. Working on teams with diverse, multidisciplinary technical experts has shaped him into a seasoned leader and team player. He believes listening is key to successful collaboration and building great relationships. Michelle coordinates the ISANS Professional Mentorship Program connecting Nova Scotia professionals with newcomer talent for short-term mentorships that often lead to job security.  With a background in Oil and Gas (Engineering) and being an immigrant to Canada, herself; she is especially passionate about helping professionals facing numerous challenges entering Nova Scotia’s workforce.

Attract, Retain & Support: Devin Cooke of Cooke Aquaculture INC. and Paul Pickering, Coordinator for the Intercultural Workplace program at ISANS

Welcome back! Our guests today are Devin Cooke and Paul Pickering. Devin Cooke is the Corporate Trainer with Cooke Inc. Devin has a total of 9 1/2 years of experience in professional development in the corporate realm.    Paul Pickering has created and delivered intercultural and diversity-focused learning since 1995 and has been the Coordinator of the Intercultural Workplace Program at ISANS since 2013. Please join us in a discussion on how Devin's organization has utilized the Intercultural Workplace Program at ISANS, to build a welcoming and culturally diverse work environment and to learn how this program can be of benefit to all employers wanting to create this for their workplace.

Attract, Retain & Support: Erin Barclay, Project Manager with Futureworx

Please join the chat today as we sit down with Futureworx's very own, Erin Barclay. Erin Barclay is a Project Manager and the Communications Specialist at Futureworx, where she brings a heartfelt passion for responding to the needs of communities in Nova Scotia and across Canada. For over twenty years, Erin has dedicated her career to positively impacting the social, cultural, and economic well-being of the people and regions Futureworx serves. To learn more about Futureworx, please visit www.futureworx.ca

Attract, Retain & Support: Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF), Ken Partridge and Carolina Hernandez

Please join us in this episode where we will be chatting with Ken Partridge. Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, AICLF. Ken joined ISANS in 2023 after 35+ years as a journalist and editor working on newspapers and magazines across Atlantic Canada. Ten years ago, he helped create My Halifax Experience Magazine, a quarterly publication dedicated to telling the stories of immigrants and their contributions to this region’s growing diversity. This led to his involvement with My East Coast Experience, the Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada Awards, the Mosaic International Film Festival, and finally ISANS, where he now helps internationally trained immigrants get their credentials recognized so they can continue the careers they love. Carolina Hernandez decided to start her CPA journey here in Nova Scotia as this was her career in the Dominican Republic. Once she discovered the loan program, Carolina decided to take the chance and put in the hard work to achieve her goals. Come and learn about her experience with the program and how it has impacted her life. To learn more about AICLF please visit - www.aiclf.ca or email for more information at info@aiclf.ca