[BCMA] Press Release: Talent MATCH program to facilitate connections to post-secondary institutions

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

March 8, 2021 — For immediate release: Museums, Arts, Tourism, Culture, and
Hospitality (MATCH) organizations have been hit hard by the pandemic. The
Talent MATCH Program is here to support them in their recovery with help
from the student workforce.

With funding from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training, and
Skills, Talent
MATCH is a partnership between the Association of Co-operative Education
and Work Integrated Learning BC/Yukon (ACE-WIL) and the BC Alliance for
Arts + Culture, the BC Museums Association, and go2HR.

Talent MATCH aims to make it easier for MATCH organizations to hire student
talent. The Program will provide resources such as information on funding
sources, tips on recruiting and onboarding students remotely, and will
facilitate connections to post-secondary institutions.

Information will be available as downloadable resources, webinars, and
through one-on-one advising with Talent MATCH staff.

“Students are a great source of creative energy, the latest technical
skills, and the drive to make a difference,” Talent MATCH’s Project Manager
Debby Reis says. “Student talent is an ideal method for MATCH organizations
to pivot and thrive with digital projects, new systems, fundraising,
marketing, customer service roles, and more.”

Talent MATCH will kick off with an introductory webinar on March 23, 2021
at 2:00pm PST. In addition to introducing the Program, tips on finding
students talent, and information on funding that’s currently available, the
webinar will feature Heather McGilvary, a Senior Program Coordinator with
TECHNATION—a Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) delivery partner.
Heather will explain how employers can acquire a wage subsidy through SWPP
via TECHNATION as well as information on the SWPP in general. The webinar
will also highlight stories from students and the jobs they’ve done to help
organizations.

For more information on the Talent MATCH Program and to register for the
webinar, visit acewilbc.ca/talent-match, or contact Project Manager, Debby
Reis at TalentMatch at acewilbc.ca.

*Ryan Hunt*
Executive Director
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