Recipe for Retention: Supporting Newcomer Young Adults to Strengthen Your Food & Beverage Team

After two years of research and collaboration, we invite you to join us for an informative webinar exploring our work to understand and address the employment needs of newcomer young adults in Alberta’s food and beverage (F&B) sector.

Why This Matters

The F&B sector is struggling with high staff turnover and vacancy rates, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, newcomer young adults—those aged 18 to 29 who arrived in Canada within the last five years—face an unemployment rate nearly double the national average. Reducing the barriers that newcomer young adults face when entering the F&B sector can attract newcomers and boost overall staff retention and well-being.

What We Will Discuss

· Our Research: Learn about key findings from two years of research on the unique challenges faced by newcomer young adults in the F&B sector and how addressing these barriers benefits both employees and employers.

· Our Solution: Get an inside look at the innovative, tested equity, diversity, and inclusion training materials we’ve developed specifically for the F&B sector. Hear how the training supports sector leaders to improve the recruitment, retention, and well-being of newcomer young adult employees.

· Accessing the Training: Learn how you can access and implement these free equity, diversity, and inclusion-focused training materials in your organization or business to foster a more inclusive workplace and support newcomer employees.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is ideal for F&B employers, sector association representatives, human resources professionals, workforce development organizations, settlement services organizations, community leaders, and anyone interested in fostering inclusive employment practices.

When & Where

· Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

· Time: 9:00am - 10:30am MST

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to create a more inclusive, supportive, and effective workplace for newcomer young adults. Register today and be part of the solution!

Please note: This webinar will be recorded. The recording will be hosted online and shared broadly for those who are unable to attend. Stay tuned for access details!