You are invited to our Provincial Conference:
A Study of Nova Scotia’s Voluntary/Non-Profit Sector Labour Force
October 25, 2010, Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth NS

For the first time in Nova Scotia, important research is being conducted on the labour force of the non-profit sector. This ground-breaking study will provide critical information on the size, scope and issues within this vital labour force. Understanding the labour force of the non-profit sector is critical to human resource planning and management, as well as to the sector’s ability to sustain its workforce into the future.

The project is led by the Federation of Community Organizations (FOCO) and Phoenix Youth Programs, and has involved hundreds of non-profit employees across Nova Scotia via personal interviews, online surveys and focus groups. Project funding is provided by Human Resource Skills Development Canada. To present and discuss the results of this labour market study, a one-day conference is being hosted on Monday October 25th at the Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth NS.

This is an opportunity for diverse non-profit agencies across Nova Scotia to convene and discuss the labour market research, its findings, and its potential to inform strategies and practices to address human resource needs of this sector into the future.

Conference registration is a two-step process:

1. Complete a registration form and submit it to the Conference Organizer. Upon receipt of your information, an email or letter will confirm your registration. If there is a waiting list, you will be advised.
2. All registered participants will receive a conference package containing the research study results and discussion questions approximately two weeks prior to the October 25th conference.

The Conference is designed to be accessible to participants from any non-profit agency in Nova Scotia. The registration fee is only $40.00.
Language and disability accommodations are available, as is financial assistance to cover mileage and room costs to agencies and individuals upon request. Just check the appropriate boxes on the registration form.

October 25, 2010, Conference Agenda

8:00 am         Registration
8:30 am         Welcoming Remarks
8:45 am         L. Toupin (HR Council for the Voluntary Sector)
10:00 am       BREAK
10:45 am       NS Research Study Results
12:00              LUNCH
1:00 pm         Reflection/Strategies/Next Steps (small groups)
4:00 pm         Wrap up

There are two ways to register for the Conference:-

Either       Print the registration form and fax or mail to the conference organizer;

Or             Complete the online registration form.

Registration deadline: October 8, 2010

Registration Fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)
Registration fee includes access to all sessions, pre-conference discussion paper, conference materials and proceedings and meals.

Registrants may pay by cheque, VISA or MasterCard.
For those who register by mail, make cheques payable to Phoenix Youth Programs
For those who register by fax or online, you will be contacted regarding payment.

Reshmu George, Conference Organizer
Phoenix Youth Programs
2385 Hunter St, Halifax, NS B3K 4V7
Phone: (902) 405-3198
Fax: (902) 422-9595
Email: nfpresearch@phoenixyouth.ca