Newcomers looking to ply their trade in Newfoundland and Labrador have a new organization they can go to that can help them get started.
The Expertise Hub Co-operative, located in MUN’s Faculty of Business Administration, was officially launched yesterday as part of Co-operative week.
Co-founder Roxana Fazli says they will be tackling the issue of credential recognition for newcomers.
She says many people come to Canada with “advanced degrees” such as their masters of a PHD, yet struggle to find a job that matches their qualifications.
Fazli says they will be addressing the gap by partnering with other organizations to develop bridge programs, and by providing short-term contracted services with newcomers in various fields.
She says clients could be in the public sector, non profits, and private businesses who need to fill niche positions but don’t want to hire full time.