News & Events

📣Join us for an upcoming Lunch & Learn session to explore the fascinating world of AI!💻 The event will take place on Monday, March 24th, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at the Labrador Straits MUN Community Hub (E.M. Taylor Resource Centre Boardroom).

▶️Discover how to effectively incorporate AI into both your personal and professional life. A delicious lunch will be provided, and we will also showcase practical applications of AI following the session.

This event is presented by SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office in collaboration with the SLDA - MUN Community Hub Labrador Straits.

To register for this session, please contact SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office at:
📧connect.slda@outlook.com or 📞709-931-2055

📣 SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is excited to announce a partnership with Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador, to present the 'Service Best' Training Workshop in the Labrador Straits! *SEATING IS LIMITED!!👥

ℹ️ "Service Best NL is a full-day workshop that teaches employees and businesses how to create memorable customer experiences, identify and respond to customer needs, and turn dissatisfied customers into loyal fans."... Read more.

SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is building a Client Database!

‼️JOB SEEKERS - Join our database, by sending us your resume!

ℹ️ Our database will help you enhance your resume, keep you informed about local job opportunities, and align your skills with current job openings. We will also alert local businesses about candidates who may fit their job vacancies.

⭐️ With the Tourism Season quickly approaching and seasonal... Read more.

It was recently announced that the Southern Labrador Development Association (SLDA) was a winner of Atlantic Edge Credit Union's Community Grant Program!

The Southern Labrador Development Association - SLDA is hoping to make an impact in the area, with our proposed Regional Community Support Services Network. The mission is to establish a sustainable infrastructure that promotes the well-being of the region through comprehensive services, fostering collaborations, and enhancing... Read more.

CBC News with Mayor Dean Flynn and Dorman Fowler

The Forteau clinic has shifted to virtual care, wit no on-site doctor available. Will this be enough? Rhivu Rashid with CBC Labrador Morning speaks with Forteau Mayor Dean Flynn and Dorman Fowler about what this means for healthcare in the region.

Link to news clip:
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-31-labrador-morning/clip/16130224-is-virtual-care-enough

Great job Mayor Flynn and Mr. Fowler sharing about the current health care services at the Forteau clinic.

📣SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is planning to partner with Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador to offer Career & Skills Development Training Workshops in the Labrador Straits!

We are planning to offer various workshops, depending on the amount of interest in the area. Please stay tuned for more information, as we will be sharing additional details, including dates, times, pricing, and more, in the near future.

ℹ️For more information on each training workshop, please visit the following link: https://hnl.ca/training/

Please contact us, if you are are interested in any of these training workshops (either for yourself, or for your employees):
📧connect.slda@outlook.com 📞709-931-2055
*Please note that seating is limited*

Click the following link to listen to the full interview: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-31-labrador-morning/clip/16122149-labradorians-beyond-their-home

📣Have a listen to SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Program Officer, Skye Mitchelmore, and SLDA's Welcoming Communities Initiative Program Manager, Roseann Linstead, with CBC's Labrador Morning as they share about 'Labradorians Beyond Their Home'.

ℹ️ SLDA's Employment Connections and Development Office aims to engage individuals living away from home who are interested in returning to contribute their skills to local job opportunities. We can offer information on business options, succession planning and help with transition.

📣EMPLOYERS in the Labrador Straits
Are you seeking assistance with recruitment and filling your job vacancies❓ SLDA's Employment Connections & Development Office is here to help!

Our office provides a range of services that can assist employers such as:
♦️Promoting the job listing on our social media platforms and the SLDA website
♦️Assisting with the creation of promotional materials or job advertisements, customizing them to draw in more... Read more.

🏠"Labradorians Beyond Their Home"💚💙🤍

📱Scan the QR Code or 🔗click the following link to complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/YW3gqyYurk

🏆Refer & Win! Share this survey with family & friends living away from home (Labrador Straits Area) to be entered in for random prize draws.

ℹ️ SLDA's Employment Connections and Development Office aims to engage individuals living away from home who are interested in returning to contribute their skills to local job opportunities. We can offer information on business options, succession planning and help with transition.

Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions:
📧connect.slda@outlook.com 📞709-931-2055

LINK to Presentation

EXPLORE the presentation to discover more about the SLDA's Welcoming Communities initiative and its latest updates. This initiative was started to tackle labor challenges, promote strong community development, and address demographic shifts. By collaborating, we aim to create a positive impact for the social and economic advancement in the Labrador Straits region.