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News & Announcements2/14/2011 | BLJC connects with next generation of potential team members BLJC’s first appearance at a recent technology fair created an exciting and lasting impression with the next generation of the engineering and construction workforce. Recruitment co-ordinator Michael Swanwick and human resources consultant Rosa Bavaro engaged many graduating students in architectural, computer technology, and construction management and trades programs at George Brown College. These young people’s interest and enthusiasm for BLJC’s leadership in sustainability and greening initiatives was particularly evident during the four-hour career fair, which drew 300 to 400 students to the college’s Casa Loma Campus gym in Toronto Feb. 8 to meet with representatives from nearly 40 companies and organizations. “Students were passionate about issues such as sustainability, energy consumption and carbon footprint,” Swanwick says. One student even spoke about a network of environmentally-conscious students called the Green Generation and broached networking opportunities with BLJC. “There was a lot of interest in that area, and they knew our company in that sense,” Swanwick says. “We had some really insightful conversations with students.” A number of other strengths that make BLJC an employer of choice were also discussed with students, such as the company’s emphasis on work-life balance and opportunities for career advancement. “Our focus was to engage them depending on their discipline, and show them a road map of what their possible career path at BLJC would be,” Swanwick says. He says BLJC’s goal to leave a footprint in the minds of students at the career fair was fulfilled. They were excited not only to apply their technical knowledge and skills but also align with a team that shares their values and provides opportunity for growth. “They’re fresh and eager to learn and can grow with our company,”Swanwick says. “These people are the next generation going into jobs that we have available so it’s good to make our presence known now,” he says. |
