2024 Workforce Conference & Job Fair

Join us for the 3rd Annual Workforce Conference and Job Fair on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27, presented by Venture Kamloops. This event is brought to you by Venture Kamloops, Work BC Kamloops-Thompson and The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for an insightful day dedicated to workforce development for employers of all sizes. Whether you are a small business owner or a corporate leader, this conference is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today’s competitive labor market.

Keynote Presentations:

• Labour Market Data: Understand the latest trends and statistics shaping the labor market.
• Setting Your Business Up for Success in Workforce Development: Strategies and best practices to ensure your business attracts and retains top talent.
• Enhancing Employee Attraction and Retention through Company Culture: Learn how a positive company culture can become your greatest asset.

Panel Discussions:

• Association Resources and Support: Hear from various associations providing essential resources for workforce development, featuring success stories from employers who have leveraged these services.
• Local Employer Panel: Gain insights from local employers on their workforce development journeys, including the successes they’ve achieved and the challenges they’ve faced.

Networking Opportunities:

• Connect with fellow employers, industry experts, and resource providers.
• Explore potential partnerships and collaborations to enhance your workforce development efforts.

Thursday, September 26 | Workforce Conference

• 7:30 am – 8:00am – Registration & Breakfast
• 8:00am - 9:00am - Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, Keynote #1
  • Excelling in Kamloops Changing Labour Market
• 9:15am - 10:15am - Panel #1
  • The Employer Experience with Workforce Partnerships
• 10:30am - 11:30am - Keynote #2
  • Developing a Strategy to Recruit and Retain the Very Best People
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch, Panel #2
  • The Employer Experience with Workforce Partnerships
• 1:15pm - 2:15pm - Keynote #3
  • Company Culture
• 2:30pm - 3:30pm - Panel #3
  • Learn from Local Employers
• 3:45pm - 4:30pm - Wrap Up, Closing Remarks, Networking

Friday, September 27 | Job Fair

• 9:00am - 2:00pm - Job Fair 

Job Fair Employers:

• Job seekers are encouraged to register through this event page.
• Keep checking back to find out who will be on-site at the job fair!