The document discusses connector programs which help connect job seekers to opportunities. Connectors are people who know many others in their community and make introductions. A connector program launched with 50 connectors but grew to over 700 connectors. The program helps both businesses find employees and immigrants/graduates find opportunities. Since 2009, the program has involved 725 connectors, helped 1,207 job seekers called connectees, and found jobs for 520 connectees. The program is seen as successful by similar programs in other cities because the personal connections help reduce risk for both job seekers and employers.

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3. OLD BOYS NETWORK

5. CONNECTORS ARE KEY
Who are Connectors?
“Connectors are people in a
community who know large
numbers of people and who
are in the habit of making
introductions. A connector is
essentially the social
equivalent of a computer
network hub.”

6. How does connector work
Match
Connect
Refer

7. Partners

8. WILL THEY WILL HELP?
We targeted 50 Connectors

9. YES THEY WILL! ...OVER 700 CONNECTORS

10. DUAL FOCUS
• The Connector Program
helps businesses find new
employees.
• The Connector Program
helps immigrants and
graduates identify new
opportunities.

11. Mining, Oil & Gas
1%
Construction
3%
Manufacturing
2%
Transportation
Wholesale / Retail
2%
2%
Information
15%
Real Estate
Finance & Insurance
22%
2%
Management
3%
Education
5%
Accomodation
4%
Health Care & Social
5%
Arts & Recreation
2%
Non-Profit
7%
Admin. & Support
3%
Prof., Science, & Tech.
15%
Other
8%
Connector Industries

12. Mining, Oil & Gas
1%
Construction
1%
Manufacturing
1%
Health Care & Social
Transportation
1%
Wholesale / Retail
2%
Real Estate
Education
3%
Information
27%
Finance & Insurance
21%
1%
Management
5%
Accomodation
1%
4%
Arts & Recreation
2%
Non-Profit
2%
Admin. & Support
5%
Prof., Science, & Tech.
20%
Other
4%
Overall Connectees
Jobs Found by Industry

13. TARGET GROUPS
Recent Immigrants
International Students
Recent Graduates
Laid-Off Workers
Employers
Connect
Connect
Connect
Connect

14. PROGRAM RESULTS (Since 2009)
• 725 Connectors
• 1,207 Connectees
• 520 Found Jobs

15. Why Connector Works
REDUCE RISK
• Real FaceTime
• 3-5 year barrier
• People recommended by peers
• Referral is based on your needs
• Connector and Connectee
learning
• Helps Frictional Unemployment

16. PROGRAM SUCCESS

17. “Greater Halifax Partnership has not only established a
program that is receiving considerable interest in our
region, but has most importantly created a
collaboration of organisations across Canada that are
serving Internationally Educated Professionals.”
- OCISO Career Mentorship Program, Ottawa
“The Connector Program is a key component
in assisting immigrants to integrate quickly
and effectively into the Canadian economy
and society.”
- ERIEC Connector Program, Edmonton “Immigrants, service providers and
“This program has documented results
showing that regional industry knowledge
and personal connections helps immigrants
get jobs.”
- St. Louis Mosaic Connector Program
employer partners recognize the
importance of networking, and
Connector provides a simple, concrete
and scalable means of facilitating it.”
- TRIEC Connector Program, Toronto

18. NATIONAL CONNECTOR PROGRAM

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