The Executive Certificates program by World Trade Centre Toronto (WTC-T) is for ambitious Canadian professionals, including entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, directors, executives and individuals seeking to enhance their expertise and acquire new skills to stay ahead in the ever-evolving business landscape.
This program offers in-depth and hands-on sessions that delve into crucial topics related to global trade and business expansion. Led by top-notch industry experts, participants will engage in workshops and receive valuable mentorship, empowering them to excel in the international marketplace.
This session aims to empower Ontario-based businesses with the expertise and resources needed to improve their recruitment strategies through a focus on candidates’ skills.
Throughout the workshop, our facilitators will lead you through practical exercises, case studies and discussions, facilitating the transition to a more skills-centric recruitment approach. Whether you’re an HR professional, hiring manager or involved in talent acquisition, this workshop will provide valuable insights and strategies to optimize your hiring process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Understanding of skills-based hiring principles and practices.
- Identification and definition of essential skills for various roles within your organization.
- Development of clear and inclusive job descriptions focusing on required skills.
- Assessing existing talent pools to identify potential skills gaps and opportunities for development.
- Building a diverse workforce by actively seeking and nurturing talent from underrepresented groups, fostering innovation and inclusivity within your organization.
- Mastery of behavioural interviewing techniques to assess candidates’ skills.
- Establishment of criteria and a scoring system for objectively evaluating candidates based on skills.
- Developing pathways for career development and upskilling within your organization.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Executive Certificates are open to entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, directors, and leaders of companies that are:
- Exporting a product, services or technologies and want to diversify their export market or are exploring the possibility of expanding their business internationally
- Generating more than $500,000 in annual revenue or $1,000,000 paid in capital
- Operating for at least 2 years and registered in Canada
- Offering an attractive value proposition
FEES
Thanks to our generous partners, this special session is being offered free of charge to Ontario businesses.
KEY CONTACT
Mary-Anne Meerasabeer | mmeerasabeer@bot.com
Apply for the session
Our Executive Certificates are designed for export-ready companies meeting the eligibility requirements outlined above. Your application will be reviewed by one of our team members, who will connect with you within 3-5 business days to discuss your program status.
The Trade Accelerator Program is supported by several partners, including Innovation, Science and Economic Development, in delivering Canada’s Export Diversification Strategy.
