The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) has announced a new digital initiative with seed funding from the RBC Foundation.
Essentially, the two-year seed funding from the RBC will support the development of a digital platform designed to help skilled individuals new to Canada fast-track their careers.
TRIEC noted in the press release that through personalized, technology-enabled solutions, the platform will help immigrants navigate career opportunities while expanding employers’ access to highly skilled professionals. The TRIEC says the platform will use AI-enabled tools to help users identify opportunities aligned with their skills, experience, and career aspirations, and provide tailored guidance for navigating the Canadian job market.
“Canada’s future economic prosperity depends on ensuring skilled talent can fully contribute to our workforce,” says Simon Trevarthen, Chief Executive Officer, TRIEC. “Every year, thousands of skilled newcomers arrive in Ontario with the credentials and experience employers need, yet many lose critical time navigating an unfamiliar labour market while employers continue to face talent shortages.”
“With seed funding from the RBC Foundation, we are developing a digital platform that helps bridge this gap. This platform represents an exciting opportunity to complement our existing work and create new pathways that support both employers seeking talent and skilled newcomers looking to build meaningful careers.”
The TRIEC says that as the platform’s development continues, it will share updates on its progress and future opportunities for employers, professionals, and partners to engage with the initiative.
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