1. BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Conversation on Settlement and Integration AAISA’s 8 th Biennial Settlement Conference Policy and Shifting Paradigms: Impacts and Responses October 22, 2015 Fariborz Birjandian Chair – Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies

2. BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Relationship among System Components

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4. BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Good News… Canada’s Success Employment rate of recent migrants Source: OECD Indicators of Immigrant Integration

5. BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Role of the Settlement Sector : The Canadian Advantage Facilitate the settlement and integration in our Community Assisting in creating a Condition for Success Welcoming strangers and vulnerable population Contributing to creating a Welcoming Community Advocacy: influencing social policies on all levels of government

6. BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Elements of Success Full understanding/knowledge of complexity of the settlement process Remain committed to our vision and mission Remain client-centered Introduce entrepreneurial approach in all aspects of business practices Commercialization of services when possible

7. BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Characteristics of Agencies in the Future Committed and engaged Board of Directors Committed and experienced leadership and staff Strong volunteer involvement Clear and forward-looking strategies in place Committed to its mandate Not fully dependent on government funding

8. BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES Thank You