Thursday, July 29, 2010
Online Needs Assessment Survey: OCASI Fall 2010 PD Conference
OCASI invites your input for the upcoming Professional Development Conference. OCASI is particularly seeking feedback from frontline workers, program coordinators and managers. Even if you are not planning to attend, your contribution is still relevant.
OCASI Call for Proposals: Professional Development Workshops
OCASI is currently accepting workshop proposals for the November 3-5, 2010 Professional Development Conference at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort in Alliston, Ont. Deadline for online submissions: August 11, 2010.
Canadian Council for Refugees E-Chronicle Vol. 5 #4, 29 July 2010
In this issue: CCR welcomes opening of door to more privately sponsored refugees; CCR calls for rights of Tamils on boat to be respected; invitation to the CCR Summer Working Group meetings in Montreal; Youth Network Campaign online survey, and more.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Online Resource on Refugee Law Changes
This has information on the rules approved with the passing of Bill C-11 in June 2010. Find a summary of the new rules for H&C applications already in effect, and the rules affecting refugee claimants that will take effect in about a year. From CLEO.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Study: Foreign Homestay Students at Risk
This study found that foreign high school students living in Canadian homestays are exposed to major health risks such as smoking and drug use. Teen girls in homestay are more vulnerable to sexual abuse than other groups. From the UBC School of Nursing.
Monday, July 26, 2010
New Online Directory of Services for Youth in Peel Region
The Peel Region Youth Violence Prevention Network website now offers a searchable directory of services for youth in the region. You can search by keywords, city, organization name or type.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Weekly Media Scan on Immigrant Issues: July 16-23, 2010
This weekly news update is brought to you by Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services - July 16-23, 2010.
New Website: Toronto Workforce Innovation Group
Find information about the Toronto labour market, employment data, research reports, labour market challenges and proposed solutions, and more.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Studies: Courting Generation Y - Attracting Early Career and Recent Graduates to the Non-profit Sector
These 2 studies explore the priorities, perceptions and attitudes of students and young workers about work and working in the non-profit sector. They also discuss how to target and attract young workers. From the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector.
Interview: Speak About Your Employment Experiences in Canada
Skilled immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are invited to participate in research about the challenges newcomers face to get settled in a new position. If you want to participate, read this for more information.
TEDxToronto: Nominate a Speaker
This year's theme is "A Call to Action." Nominate a passionate thought leader, change maker or everyday person in your community to deliver a TEDxTalk at the conference. There are 4 speaker spots available. Nomination deadline: August 3, 2010.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
TIEDI Labour Force Update: June 2010
This monthly report provides up-to-date labour market data on immigrants. The report includes labour market data for the Toronto CMA and Canada as a whole. From the Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI).
The Personal-Professional Mix in Social Media
In this short video (12:18), social media experts discuss finding the right personal/professional mix, balancing individual and organizational "personality," and case studies of non-profits using social media. From Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com.
Examples of Social Media Employee Policies
Does your organization have a social media policy for employees? Find links to the social media policies of 100+ organizations, including non-profits. From socialmediatoday, with some content from Social Media Governance.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Reminder: Canadian Community Information and Referral Conference
This year's conference is September 26-28 in Toronto. The theme is "inform. innovate. inspire." The conference is of interest to settlement workers, I&R specialists, case managers and more. Register by July 30 for the early-bird discount.
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