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AFPA Training And Development
Support for Temporary Foreign Workers and ESL Learners
An increasing number of food processors in Alberta are seeking to address the challenges of a very tight labour market by bringing in workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. After a period of time, these workers can apply to stay permanently in Canada under the AB Immigrant Nominee Program, provided they meet criteria that include a minimum level of English language proficiency. AFPA is mobilizing to help companies meet this target through a suite of resources tailored to the food processing industry:
- an Interview Package for Overseas Recruitment of temporary foreign workers focusing on language proficiency
- an Inventory of ESL Resources and a file of English in the Workplace lesson plans for worksite ESL programs
- a Plain Language Guide to guide the development of clear workplace documentation (manuals, operating procedures, memos & forms)
- a Picture Dictionary featuring workplace related tools, equipment, personnel and processes including a Facilitator’s Guide to using the dictionary.
Target completion date is March, 2009. For more information on this tool visit www.afpa.com/hr or contact Janet at 403-201-3657 ext 22 or training@afpa.com.
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Upcoming Processing Industry Events
Low Cost/ High Impact Employee Retention Tools for AB Food Processors
October 28, 2008 9am-1pm Airdrie Agriculture Centre, Airdrie AB
October 29, 2008 9am-1pm Lethbridge Agriculture Centre, Lethbridge, AB
October 30, 2008 9am-1pm Agri-Food Business Centre, Leduc AB
Is employee turnover costing your company a tremendous amount of time, energy and money? If so, mark your calendars and register to attend a seminar that offers low cost/ high impact employee retention tools for Alberta food processors. The seminars are free to attend.
For more information or to register, contact Karen Gingras at 780-980-4220 or karen.gingras@gov.ab.ca
Equipment & Technology Expo – Food Processing Development Centre
November 20-21, 10:00 – 4:00 Leduc, Alberta
If you have an interest or are involved in Food Manufacturing and/or Food Processing, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to attend and view the newest equipment and technology available. No admission fee charged. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday
11:00 am Innovative Packaging – Nestor Plawiuk of Multivac
1:00 pm Trends and Opportunities in the North American Food Market – John McIsaac of Reiser
3:00 pm Fundamentals of Chilling Thermo Processed Products – Bill de Vos & Walter Pozzi of MMIS
Friday
11:00 am All Natural Functional Ingredients – David Anderson of Newly Weds
Contact Information and to Register: Gord DeJong gord.dejong@gov.ab.ca
6309-45 Street Leduc, Alberta T9E 7C5 Phone: 780-980-4889
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Fall/ Winter Events & Workshops
- Solve Your Labour Shortage Seminar Calgary – October 23, Edmonton – October 28; Register online at www.albertacanada.com/immigration Click on ‘hiring foreign workers seminars’
- Detection & Management of Allergens Calgary – October 28-29, 2008, Register online at www.afpa.com/snq/train.shtml or contact Tasha at 403-201-3657 ext 25
- Certified HACCP Auditor (ASQ) Calgary – November 19-21, 2008, Potential funding for this course! Contact Melody at 403-201-3657 ext 21
- AFPA Plant Floor Supervisory Course – Edmonton & Calgary trainings in early 2009, Contact Tasha at 403-201-3657 ext 25
- Meat Industry Convention - Calgary – March 6-8, 2009, Contact Melody at 403-201-3657 ext 21
Office Space For Rent
AFPA – Edmonton
3 offices to be rented separately or as a whole, furnished or not. Located near St. Albert Trail, 137th Ave, Yellowhead Trail and 149th Street. Contact Melody at 403-201-3657 ext 21
Alberta Pork – SE Calgary
Fully furnished, includes a large U-shaped desk, fax copier and access to a common area for water & coffee.
Contact Roy Kruse at 403-256-2764 ext 221 or e-mail roy.kruse@albertapork.ca
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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
(Dial 310-0000 for toll-free access)
Alberta-Ag-Info Centre 310-FARM
Crop Business Development Branch – 403-340-5322
Livestock Business Development Branch - 403-556-4321
Local/ Domestic Market Expansion Branch - 780-968-3510
Processing Industry Business Development Branch - 403-340-7625
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