Overview

• Founded in 2003 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CDÉTNO focuses exclusively on economic development and employability for Francophones and Francophiles in the region
• Operates with 20 employees to deliver targeted programs in recruitment, youth engagement, and immigrant workforce integration
• Collaborates with partners to develop tools and services supporting employment and community economic development in the Northwest Territories
• Specializes in sectors including tourism, entrepreneurship, and investment attraction to stimulate job creation
• Provides localized economic integration support for newcomers to the Northwest Territories

Specializations

• Francophone Community Development in the Northwest Territories
• Immigrant Workforce Integration through economic inclusion programs
• Community Economic Development initiatives focused on northern regions
• Hospitality & Tourism employment sector support

Services & Approach

• Recruitment services connecting employers with Francophone and Francophile talent in Yellowknife and NWT
• Economic integration programs for newcomers, including workforce orientation and skills alignment
• Youth entrepreneurship development initiatives to build future job creators
• Investment attraction strategies to expand employment opportunities in northern communities