Immigration
Seeking your donations of outdoor work and office wear
Dress to Impress is seeking mild & cold weather outdoor work wear and office wear in all sizes, styles and for all genders. Clothing is accessed by local job seekers for interviews and for the first weeks on the job. With the support of the community-at-large and via the GNWT Anti-poverty fund, Dress to Impress supported 71 individuals working for 21 employers in 2018-2019.
Dress to Impress provides jobseekers with professional clothing to wear to upcoming job interviews and the first weeks on the job. Its single aim is to reduce the initial costs to those who are beginning employment.
How can you help
Dress to Impress is seeking warm & cold weather outdoor work wear and office wear in all sizes, styles and for all genders. Items in high demand include;
- safety work boots, coats, and overalls (both mild and cold weather gear);
- office wear (pants, shirts, sweaters, blouses etc.) including accessories (belts, shoes, etc.)
Donated clothing should be gently worn, appropriate, in good condition, contemporary and clean. Consider items that are permanent press, washable and do not require dry cleaning.
Any clothing received and not used by Dress to Impress will be donated to local charities.
Drop off location
- NWT Career Centre – Suite 102, 5204 – 50th Avenue (Diamond Plaza)
For more information, contact (867) 873-8790 or email career@cdetno.com
CDÉTNO announces the hiring of its new Communication and Marketing Officer
Yellowknife, February 05, 2019 – CDETNO is pleased to announce the hiring of Miss Carine Ouedraogo as Communications and Marketing Officer.
National Francophone Immigration Week
From November 4–10, 2018, Canada will celebrate National Francophone Immigration Week, an initiative by the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadiennes (FCFA). To mark the occasion, Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDETNO) and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is honouring four Francophone immigrants who chose the Northwest Territories as their new home.
2018 Virtual Job Fair
CDETNO is excited to announce the 3rd annual Virtual Job Fair, organized by RDÉE Canada and its 12 member organizations.
The Virtual Job Fair has two goals:
- Give Canadian employers a better opportunity to recruit the talent they need to fill vacancies in their businesses while taking advantage of the “Francophone mobility” program.
- Give Francophone and bilingual job seekers a chance to explore a range of job opportunities they can apply for.
Are you an employer? Contact Valérie Gosselin, Immigration, Recruitment and Career Officer.
General Annual Meeting 2017
CDETNO is pleased to invite members and the general public to its General Annual Meeting (AGM) on September 12, 2017, at 5 PM at Elks Lodge.
BDIC webinars for entrepreneurs
We invite you to attend the BDIC free webinars for entrepreneurs. Participants must register a day before the webinar at BDIC or by calling at 867-767-9075. The webinars will be available at BDIC’s office, 7th floor of the Northwestel Tower in Yellowknife. Residents of communities outside of Yellowknife can contact BDIC for assistance on how to follow the webinars.
SESSION TITLE | DATE | TIME |
Mastering Social Media to Grow your Small Business | Thursday, June 15, 2017 | 2:00-5:30 pm |
Trademarks, Copyright, Patents and More | Friday, June 16, 2017 | 10:00-1:00 pm |
TaxSense for Incorporating Your Business | Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | 10:00-1:00 pm |
Getting Incorporated: Essential Steps and Legal Tips | Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | 2:00-5:00 pm |
Get-Ready for Farmers, Pop-up and Craft Markets | Monday, June 26, 2017 | 11:30-1:00 pm |
Security Requirements: Doing Business with the Government of Canada | Wednesday, June 28, 2017 | 2:00-4:30 pm |
How To Do Business With The Federal Government | Thursday, July 6, 2017 | 2:30 – 4:00 pm |
Finding Opportunities On The New buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders | Monday, July 17, 2017 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm |
Bidding and Procurement Process With The Federal Government | Wednesday, July 26, 2017 | 2:30 – 4:00 pm |
Workshops and information session on refugee sponsorship program
On March 17 and 18 Refugee Sponsorship Training Program will hold free workshops and an information session on private refugee sponsorship program.
For more information consult the events page.