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.
