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Location: Urban Indigenous Education Centre (In the Auditorium), 16 Phin Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 3T2 (map)
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is for First Nations’ schools hiring teams, including:
- School Principals
- Education Directors
- Recruiters and HR staff
Brief Overview:
To kick off this year’s EdTalent In-Person Teacher Job Fair in Toronto, join us for an exclusive pre-job fair workshop at the Urban Indigenous Education Centre on Thursday, April 23, facilitated by Nathan Laurie, co-founder of ApplyToEducation.
With over 20 years of experience, Nathan will help you develop a successful campus recruitment strategy for hiring new Teachers graduating from B.Ed programs. This workshop focuses on best practices for recruiting teachers for your schools. You will learn how to build relationships with Bachelor of Education students, effectively communicate your school's culture and community at in-person career fairs, and turn conversations into successful hires.
We'll look at your current recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement. In the afternoon, we will address the challenges faced by First Nations schools, share practical strategies, and hear from a panel of university career center staff on effective networking opportunities.
Agenda:
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Arrival
9:30 am - 10:00 am – Traditional smudging ceremony led by Thunder Jack, Cultures and Traditions Instructor, Urban Indigenous Education Centre (UIEC) and Introductions.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Part One: Campus Recruitment 101 Overview
Nathan Laurie, Co-founder of ApplyToEducation, will provide a step-by-step guide to building a successful campus recruitment strategy. This session is a must-attend for anyone recruiting new graduates and early-career teachers. We will discuss:
- Effective strategies for connecting and building relationships with B.Ed students, recent graduates, career centres, and faculty of education staff.
- How to create compelling job postings that attract top talent
- How to prepare before attending a job fair
- Setting clear goals and bringing the right materials
- How to stand out in a busy job fair
- Having real conversations with teachers and sharing information in a clear and welcoming way
- Collecting contact information and next steps
- Common job fair mistakes to avoid
Hosted by Nathan Laurie, Co-founder, ApplyToEducation
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - Lunch Break
Catered by Nookomis Kitchen
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Leveraging Radancy to find Teachers
This session focuses on how to keep the momentum going after the job fair.
- Learn simple ways to track the candidates you met.
- Send thoughtful follow-up messages and stay connected with prospective teachers over time.
- How tools like Radancy can help hiring teams search for qualified candidates, stay organized, and confidently move promising conversations toward successful hires.
Hosted by Shannon Van Nes, ApplyToEducation
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm – Part Two: Campus Recruitment 101 Building Your Campus Recruitment Plan
In this session, you will begin building a campus recruitment plan designed for your school or organization. Using ideas from the morning session, you’ll shape a practical approach that fits your community and hiring needs.
- This interactive session will focus on:
- Identifying your biggest recruitment challenges and exploring possible solutions
- Creating a clear plan to attract new teachers
- Shifting from last-minute hiring to a more proactive approach
- Ensuring your recruitment reflects your school and community values
- Learning from the experiences and ideas of other attendees
- Clearly communicating what makes your school and community a great place to teach
Hosted by Nathan Laurie, Co-founder, ApplyToEducation
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm – Break
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm - University Career Centre Panel
In this session, you will hear from university career centers about how they are helping school boards connect with and promote their boards to students enrolled in a Bachelor or Master of Education program.
- What teachers are looking for, especially new and early-career teachers
Panel Guests: To Be Announced
3:30 pm to 3:45 pm – Closing Remarks, Questions
By the End of the Workshop, Participants Will:
- Feel more confident attending in-person job fairs
- Leave with practical ideas you can use right away
- Have clear ideas for reaching teachers on campus
- Understand what is and isn’t working with their current teacher recruitment plan
- Know how to build and keep strong relationships with teacher candidates
- Start thinking about recruitment as an ongoing process, not a one-time event
Workshop Takeaways
Participants will receive:
- A job fair preparation checklist
- Sample conversation starters for job fairs and campus visits
- A simple follow-up plan for staying in touch with teachers
- Ideas for connecting with teachers throughout the year
Pricing
Price Includes: Coffee/tea, drinks, snacks, and lunch.
1 person: $895 + tax
2+ persons: $695 + tax per person
Registration
To register or for more information, contact Shannon Van Nes at svannes@applytoeducation.com or 416-932-6775.
Book Your Stay
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2M9
We recommend booking your stay as soon as possible to ensure you receive the discounted rate. Space is limited.
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