On October 9, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to partner with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to host an Inclusive Growth Dialogue in Charlottetown.
Sponsored by RBC, the event brought together key stakeholders to discuss barriers and explore new opportunities to boost workforce participation for youth and people with disabilities.
Panelists included:
Panel 1
- Sheryl MacAulay, President & CEO, Junior Achievement PEI
- Ryan Keliher BA, B.Ed, MBA, Deputy General Secretary, Prince Edward Island Teachers Federation
- Morgan MacLean, new grad and Owner of MTM Lawns
Panel 2
- Mark Cameron, Employment Manager, ResourceAbilities
- Geri Costello, Abilities@Work Program Manager, ResourceAbilities
- Rebecca Duffy, Owner and Operator of Merry Maids
- Kurtis Kelly, former ResourceAbilities’ client
We look forward to the collaborative work ahead to build a more inclusive and resilient workforce in PEI.
Stayed tuned for a “What We Heard” report from the Canadian Chamber….
Panel 2
Panel 1