Colchester Connector Program
What is the Colchester Connector Program?
The Colchester Connector Program puts newcomers in touch with local services, business owners, managers, volunteers, community leaders… people that can make a difference to someone new to the Colchester community.
Who is a Connector/Connectee?
Connectors are friendly people in the Truro::Colchester area who have networks in the community and who are comfortable introducing people.
Connectees are newcomers in the Truro::Colchester area who are looking to make connections either in their professional field or for social reasons (such as recreation, schooling, etc).
How to Connect
When a connection has been made, an email will be sent between the connector and the newcomer. The newcomer will then set an informal meeting with his/her connector.
After the meeting, connectors will introduce the newcomer to 3 community members within their network.
What Next?
Meet with the connector/newcomer. Discuss social and professional interests and educational background. The connector refers the newcomer to 3 people within their network who share similar interests or skills.
The newcomer follows up with the 3 referrals the connector set up.
Complete a feedback form.
Why Be a Connector?
The Colchester Connector Program can help open the door to new opportunities for you, your community or your organization.
Skilled immigrants can:
- Help Canadian companies do business with the world
- Bring international expertise
- Communicate in more than one language
- Network and learn about business in other countries
- Enhance your personal development and leadership skills
- Strengthen Colchester’s labour force
- Help integrate immigrants
Why Be a Connectee?
The Colchester Connector Program can help open the door to new opportunities for you.
You can:
- Develop a professional and social network
- Understand your profession in a Canadian context
- Become familiar with occupation-specific language
- Develop career goals and establish an action plan to complete them
- Understand how your international skills can be used in the Truro::Colchester region
How do I join?
Connectors:
Fill out our form here.
Or contact the Colchester Regional Development Association (CoRDA) at [email protected] or 895-6501 for further details.
By contacting CoRDA or filling out our form, you agree to have your name/company entered into a database of accessible Connectors.
Connectees/Newcomers:
Contact the Colchester Regional Development Association (CoRDA) at [email protected] or 895-6501.
You then choose who you want to connect with and from there you schedule a meeting. During the meeting you have a conversation with the connector. At the end of the meeting, take the connector referrals and follow up with the contacts.