INCLUSIVE GROWTH DIALOGUE

Description

On October 8, 2024 the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is bringing their Inclusive Growth Dialogue series to Charlottetown. In partnership with local chambers of commerce they are asking key stakeholders and policy makers to come together and explore the barriers and opportunities around increasing workforce participation for youth and people with disabilities.

As we all know, Canada and particularly PEI, has an aging population with workforce pressures. For every 10 jobs, there are only 7 people to fill them.  As a key dialogue partner for this event, we invite you to please join us for an invigorating day of discussion at the Delta.  

For questions on registration, email Madeline Biso at mbiso@charlottetownchamber.com 


 The agenda for the day is as follows:

• 9:45am – Registration
• 10:00am – Opening Remarks from RBC, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
• 10:20am - Panel 1: Discussion  on empowering youth to enter the workforce and entrepreneurship
• 11:00am - Workforce Population Presentation
• 11:20am- BREAK ​
• 11:35am –  Panel 2: Discussion on empowering people with disabilities to enter the workforce
• 12:20pm – Lunch
• 1:00pm – Roundtable Discussions
• 1:45pm – “What we Heard” report from the Canadian Chamber
• 2:15pm – Event concludes

• Sheryl MacAulay, President & CEO, Junior Achievement PEI
• Ryan Keliher BA, B.Ed, MBA, Deputy General Secretary, Prince Edward Island Teachers Federation
• Morgan MacLean, new grad and Owner of MTM Lawns

• Mark Cameron, Employment Manager, ResourceAbilities
• Geri Costello, Abilities@Work Program Manager, ResourceAbilities
• Rebecca Duffy, Owner and Operator of Merry Maids 
• Kurtis Kelly, former ResourceAbilities' client