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Workshop 3: Welcoming Newcomers as a Rural Workforce Strategy
Thu, Nov 06
|Best Western Wayside Inn
Alberta’s rural communities are growing; but are they ready to support newcomers?
Time & Location
Nov 06, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Best Western Wayside Inn, 4103 56 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1V2, Canada
About the event
As rural communities and workplaces across Alberta have been welcoming more newcomers, understanding their unique needs is essential for fostering economic growth and social cohesion. This workshop, hosted by the Rural Development Network, will explore the challenges faced by newcomers in rural areas, the role of employers and community leaders in creating inclusive environments, and best practices for integrating new residents into the workplace and community.
SPEAKER
Soheila Homayed, Rural Development Network
WHEN
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