Highlights The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), a national center of expertise in Canada, aimed to leverage technology to drive economic growth and innovation while ensuring the competitiveness of Canada’s workforce on a global scale. In pursuit of these goals, ICTC organized a virtual career fair using vFairs, a user-friendly and feature-rich virtual event platform. The event aimed to grow professional networks, showcase job openings, and increase employment opportunities for newcomers. 180+ Attendees 1100+ Booth Engagement 50+ Webinar Engagement The Challenges Connecting Employers with Pre-Arrival IEPs One challenge was to facilitate connections between employers and pre-arrival internationally educated professionals (IEPs) who were seeking employment in Canada’s ICT sector. Developing a Network from OverseasAnother challenge involved building a network of professionals overseas who were interested in working in Canada’s ICT industry. Promoting the Benefits of SMEsICTC also wanted to highlight the advantages of working for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector. Event Gallery The Solution ICTC chose to partner with vFairs for their virtual career fair. vFairs provided comprehensive support to ICTC throughout the planning and execution stages of the event, ensuring a smooth and successful experience. WebinarsThe vFairs platform offered the capability to host webinars, allowing ICTC to deliver informative sessions on various topics related to the ICT industry, job search strategies, and professional development. Personalized BoothsExhibitors, including employers and SMEs, were provided with personalized virtual booths where they could showcase their organizations, job openings, and engage with attendees in real-time. User-friendly PlatformvFairs offered a user-friendly and intuitive platform that was easily accessible to both exhibitors and attendees. This ensured a seamless experience for all participants and facilitated effective networking and engagement. The Results The virtual career fair organized by ICTC using vFairs proved to be a resounding success. It effectively addressed the challenges of connecting employers with pre-arrival IEPs, developing a network from overseas, and promoting the benefits of SMEs in the technology sector. The event facilitated networking, job exploration, and knowledge-sharing, contributing to the growth and advancement of Canada’s ICT industry while promoting employment opportunities for professionals in the field. Share This Article: Sarah Shaukat Sarah is the Content Strategy Manager at vFairs. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in developing comprehensive marketing campaigns from strategy through execution for SaaS and event technology verticals. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys quality time with family, discovering new travel destinations, and watching k-dramas.
