TORONTO (CityWire) - Toronto Homecoming has launched its 2011 application campaign to encourage talented professional Torontonians living abroad to return home and explore career opportunities through a four-day conference, taking place from June 9 to June 12, 2011.

"Toronto Homecoming is a fantastic initiative for those thinking of moving back to Toronto," said John Tory, Chair of the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance, which supports Toronto Homecoming. "I met some of the participants last year and this event meets a real need in the city by connecting talented individuals with great jobs in the region."

Studies indicate that Toronto loses a significant number of young professionals every year to jobs in the United States and abroad. Many have great success and contribute to the social and economic innovation of their adopted city. Many of these leaders do not return to Canada. A research report published last year by Toronto Homecoming shows that career opportunities are the number one factor that drive young professionals to leave Toronto and stay abroad.

"Talented professionals lead organizations, drive innovation and are crucial to economic and social development," said Andrew Graham, Co-Chair, Toronto Homecoming. "We're excited to host the second annual event to bring these leaders back to our city to fuel growth and innovation. Toronto is an international city and the global experience that these professionals can bring to the table is critical to our future economic success and growth."

The application deadline to be considered for acceptance to the conference is March 31, 2011. Applicants should be professionals in the early-to-mid stages of their careers and former Torontonians that live abroad and want to return to the city. Participation in the conference is limited to 100 people and applicants will be assessed on their professional, civic and volunteer experience. Career opportunities are divided into three streams:

1. Financial & Professional Services
2. Science and Technology
3. Not-for-Profit and Government

"We are looking for high performers and emerging thought leaders with success in driving change - who are at the early-to-mid stages of their careers and have some connection to Toronto through studies, work or family," noted Eva Wong Scanlan, Co-Chair, Toronto Homecoming.

Events during the conference include:

• Opportunities to meet with leading organizations looking to hire top talent.
• Sessions with executive search firms looking to place candidates in the Toronto region.
• Networking events and social activities to showcase Toronto, along with neighbourhood tours and family events.

Toronto Homecoming

Toronto Homecoming is an initiative of the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance's Emerging Leaders Network. As a group of volunteers, our goal is to attract and retain emerging leaders & innovators to Toronto and to ensure that Toronto remains a viable choice in an increasingly challenging competition for talent in the global village.

The Toronto Homecoming held its first signature Toronto Homecoming event June 10-13, 2010. www.torontohomecoming.ca

TOP PHOTO: Courtney Pratt, Chairman of the Toronto Regional Research Alliance, addresses Homecoming participants, 2010 (photo from www.torontohomecoming.ca)

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0 #1 Justin Mawoko 2011-04-07 10:02

How can I apply to aprticipate?
Thanks

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