Workforce Economics Workshop
Date: March 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Medicine Hat College - Crowfoot Room
About the event
Workforce development is a top priority for Medicine Hat Economic Development, and we’re bringing employers together for a full-day event designed to address the region’s most pressing workforce challenges.
Join us for an engaging workshop where industry leaders will share best practices and guest speakers will present innovative strategies for talent attraction and retention. We hope this day will help you discover how fostering an inclusive and welcoming work environment can enhance employee engagement and long-term success.
This event will also feature an opportunity for employers to connect with local employment organizations that offer valuable workforce resources and support.
Please join us to gain insights, network with peers, and shape the future of workforce development in our region!
Questions? Please email opportunity@medicinehat.ca
Agenda
Registration & Networking
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Opening Remarks
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Role of MHC in Workforce Development
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Morgan Blair - Dean, School of Business & Continuing Studies and Dean, School of Trades & Technology
Employment Agency Q&A
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Employer Panel
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Employment Agency Q&A
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Bridging Cultural Diversity for Competitive Advantage
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dr. Lionel Laroche co-founded a global intercultural consulting firm specializing in recruiting, retaining and managing culturally diverse employees. With 30 years of international experience in engineering, management, sales, and HR, he has collaborated with individuals from over 60 countries and delivered training for high-tech and engineering sectors.
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
HR Workshop Session
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A Journey to Engagement: How to Attract and Retain A Skilled Workforce
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Eddie LeMoine is a TEC Canada leadership coach, executive trainer and author. Eddie works with leaders to inspire individual excellence for collective organizational impact, providing tools for change in both work and personal spheres.
Closing Remarks
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.