E-MAP Jacqueline de Raadt Marianne Morin September 17, 2010

Agenda What is E-MAP? Phase I update E-MAP barriers to employment for ITEs Phase II next steps

E-MAP (Engineering Matching & Placement program) Employer-driven program to job match Internationally Trained Engineers (ITEs) with manufacturing jobs Funded by HRSDC – Foreign Credential Recognition Office Phase I was funded for 3 years until 2009 Phase II funded until 2013

E-MAP Phase I Results Goal was to create a job matching program that was valued by employers & ITEs Achieved a validated model and exceeded our placement goal (58 placements) Re-funded for phase II April 2010 Created assessment criteria for ITEs

Barriers to Employment (Assessment Criteria) English communication speaking and writing Customs and cultural norms of workplace o presenting yourself in an interview o understanding what the employer is looking for o Canadian workplace basics / roles Relevant industry experience References that can be checked Trusted education Computer / software skills

E-MAP Success Factors Partnered with a trusted industry association (manufacturing) Hired skilled HR & career counseling staff who coached both employers & ITEs On-going communication with employers & ITEs Just-In-Time resume writing, interview coaching & job matching negotiations

E-MAP Phase II Continue and expand E-MAP services Success to date: –> 500 ITEs registered and >250 employers registered –146 jobs posted, 28 interviews, 3 matches Make program fully sustainable before 2013 when funding ends so valued services can continue to be offered

E-MAP Collaborative Website Build an on-line tool that automates and scales E-MAP job matching services + offers other services Currently in needs assessment phase and need your input to ensure most useful: Survey Monkey Focus groups in evenings/weekends Future: trial users Will send soon to registered EMAP members

Thank you! Jacqueline de Raadt Marianne Morin