Employment Sector Table
Summary
IPW’s Employment Sector Table is composed of employment stakeholders from various sectors in Winnipeg that analyze, prioritize, build awareness around and act on key issues that influence the success and inclusion of newcomers in Winnipeg workplaces.
Priorities
Employer and Stakeholder Engagement;
Credential Recognition for Internationally Educated Professionals and Skilled Workers; and
Newcomers Secure Meaningful Employment
Membership
Sector Table members are individuals who are committed to enhancing the employment opportunities for all newcomers in Winnipeg. These members can be individuals; representatives of specific sectors, businesses or employers; or representatives of key organizations whose perspectives and expertise could add value to the activities of the sector table.
Member Commitment
To attend 4-6 meetings a year and provide guidance and advice on Sector Table initiatives and share their expertise.
To commit to the Sector Table for at least one year, and there is no maximum length that a member can sit on the Sector Table.
Why Become a Member of the Employment Sector Table
Have your experience, expertise, and advice used to develop more inclusive workplaces in Winnipeg
Receive training on workplace EDI practices and best practices for creating an inclusive workplace
Expand your network and connections with other employment stakeholders in Winnipeg
Learn of relevant events and services available in the City
Give back to your community.
Members
Ajibola Akindipe, New Media Manitoba
Anjana Kattel, Immigrant Centre Manitoba
Amie Membreno, Immigrant Centre Manitoba
Andrea Aiello, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Barb Bowen, Manitoba Aerospace
Diane Burelle, City of Winnipeg
Carinna Rosales, SEED Winnipeg
Elizabeth Cron, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Gaurav Sharma, Edge Skills Centre
Gololcha Boru, City of Winnipeg
Natasha Jainarine, Province of Manitoba
Sonya Hince, Manitoba Start
Lizeth Ardila, Seed Winnipeg
Shannon MacKay, Province of Manitoba
Maria Polovinka, Opportunities for Employment
Maria Rabadi, Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute
Maricel Bucher, NEEDS Centre
Monika Feist (Chair), Success Skills Centre
Michelle Johnson, Red River College
Nef Villagonzalo, SEED Winnipeg
Patty Griffith, Supply Chain Canada
Ralph Kurth, Stantec
Ramir Diaz, Manitoba Construction Sector Council
Seid Oumer, Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations
Shakerah Jones Hall, University of Manitoba – Access Hub for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals
Sanjana Vijayann, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Todd Demers, City of Winnipeg