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OLD BOYS NETWORK

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.”

How does connector work

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WILL THEY WILL HELP?

We targeted 50 Connectors

YES THEY WILL! ...OVER 700 CONNECTORS

DUAL FOCUS

• The Connector Programhelps businesses find new employees.

• The Connector Program helps immigrants and graduates identify new opportunities.

Mining, Oil & Gas1%

Construction3%

Manufacturing2%

Wholesale / Retail2%

Transportation2%

Information15%

Finance & Insurance22%

Real Estate2%

Management3%

Education5%

Accomodation4%

Health Care & Social5%

Arts & Recreation2%

Non-Profit7%

Admin. & Support3%

Prof., Science, & Tech.15%

Other8%

Connector Industries

Mining, Oil & Gas1%

Construction1%

Manufacturing1%

Wholesale / Retail2%

Transportation1%

Information27%

Finance & Insurance21%

Real Estate1%

Management5%

Education3%

Accomodation1%

Health Care & Social4%

Arts & Recreation2%

Non-Profit2%

Admin. & Support5%

Prof., Science, & Tech.20%

Other4%

Overall ConnecteesJobs Found by Industry

TARGET GROUPS

Recent Immigrants

International Students

Recent Graduates

Laid-Off Workers

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Employers

PROGRAM RESULTS (Since 2009)

• 725 Connectors

• 1,207 Connectees

• 520 Found Jobs

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

PROGRAM SUCCESS

“This program has documented resultsshowing that regional industry knowledgeand personal connections helps immigrantsget jobs.”- St. Louis Mosaic Connector Program

“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

employer partners recognize the importance of networking, and Connector provides a simple, concrete and scalable means of facilitating it.” - TRIEC Connector Program, Toronto

“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

NATIONAL CONNECTOR PROGRAM

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