Tech Talent Welcome Council
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2020 and based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Tech Talent Welcome Council is a peer community focused on expanding job opportunities for displaced talent in the Canadian tech sector.
- Convened by TalentLift and chaired by a member of the tech community, the council facilitates collaboration among tech companies and supporting nonprofits.
- Explicitly targets refugees and other displaced individuals historically excluded from global work opportunities, prioritizing their inclusion in tech recruitment.
- Operates as a knowledge-sharing platform for members to exchange strategies for recruiting talent from conflict- and disaster-affected populations.
- Aims to strengthen the Canadian tech industry by integrating skilled international displaced candidates into the workforce.
Specializations
- Recruiting displaced individuals, including refugees, for Canadian tech roles
- Creating peer networks among tech companies and nonprofits to address talent inclusion barriers
- Developing strategies to identify and engage skilled candidates affected by conflict or disaster
- Advocating for systemic changes in tech sector hiring practices to prioritize displaced talent
Services & Approach
- Facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge exchange on refugee and displaced talent recruitment
- Providing a collaborative platform for tech companies to share successful hiring practices
- Connecting Canadian tech employers with displaced candidates through community-driven initiatives
- Offering guidance on inclusive recruitment frameworks specific to displaced populations