Webinar 4 | Solving Workforce Shortages Through Migration | Practical Pathways for Employers

Workforce shortages continue to challenge employers across a range of industries, but local recruitment is not the only pathway available. In Webinar 4 of the Redlands Coast Employer Webinar Series, employers hear from migration and settlement experts about how international talent, skilled migrants and refugee communities can form part of a broader workforce strategy. With 23% of the Redlands community born overseas, migrant communities already represent a significant part of our local population and workforce. This webinar explores how employers can better understand and connect with this diverse talent pool. This session covers: • Understanding Queensland’s international talent pool • International students and graduates as a source of emerging talent • Temporary visa holders, permanent residents and other migrant cohorts • Understanding skilled migration and available migration pathways • How migration can help address difficult-to-fill workforce gaps • Connecting employers with migrant and refugee communities • Recognising the skills, qualifications and experience migrant workers can bring • Practical considerations for employers exploring migrant workforce pathways Featuring: • Des Kerr, Chairperson, Redlands Regional Jobs Committee • George Veneris, Program Manager, Migration Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland • Susan Schlinker, Senior Talent and Employment Officer, Study Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland • Naseema Mustapha, Community Engagement & Development Officer, Settlement Services International • Abiel Asmaron, Refugee and Disability Community Advocate, Settlement Services International • Kate Adams, Project Manager, Redlands Regional Jobs Committee The Redlands Coast Employer Webinar Series is designed to support employers with practical, employer-focused workforce information and solutions that respond to local workforce challenges. Explore more workforce resources, employer support tools and the Redlands Coast Jobs Hub: https://redlandscoastjobs.org.au/ Connect with us: Facebook   / redlandscoastjobs   Instagram   / redlandscoastjobs   LinkedIn   / redlands-regional-jobs-committee   The Redlands Regional Jobs Committee is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government. #RedlandsCoast #WorkforceShortages #SkilledMigration #Migration #WorkforcePlanning #EmployerSupport #WorkforceDevelopment #RedlandsCoastJobs #InternationalTalent #Recruitment