EVENT PROGRAM DAY ONE
9:00 AM Welcome Remarks
9:15 AM Opening Remarks
9:30 AM Keynote: Future Ready: Building Canada's Workforce of Tomorrow
10:00 AM Impact Chat: Superhumans: Rebuilding Lives, Rebuilding Work
10:45 AM Break + Expo Visit
11:05 AM
11:30 AM
Charge Session: The Human Face of Trades: Redefining Pride, Purpose, and Progress
Charge Session: Purpose at Work: Building Cultures That Last
Charge Session: The Human Advantage: What Machines Will Never Replace
12:15 PM Lunch Break 11:55 AM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
EVENT PROGRAM DAY ONE (CONT)
Panel 1: “Future Ready Pathways: Connecting Learning to Labour Market Demand”
Panel 2: “Data, Diversity, and Humanity: Reimagining the Future Workforce”
2:15 PM Break + Expo Visit
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
Panel 3: “The Path Forward: Transforming Youth Interest in Trades into Actionable Careers”
Panel 4: “Blueprints for Equity: Women Building Canada's Future Workforce”
3:40 PM Closing Remarks
4:00 PM The Secure Connection: Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Happy Hour
EVENT PROGRAM
9:00 AM Doors Open, Registration & Networking Brunch
9:15 AM Welcome Remarks
9:35 AM Keynote: From Blueprint to Breakthrough
10:00 AM Impact Chat: Reskilling Internationally Trained Talent
10:45 AM Break + Expo Visit
11:05 AM Charge Session: How to Find the Soft Skills Employers Need
11:30 AM Charge Session: The Evolving World of Work: Building Agility, Equity, and Resiliency
11:55 AM Charge Session: Supporting Adaptability for SME's
12:15 PM Lunch Break
1:15 PM Panel 1: “Retaining the Visionaries”
1:15 PM Panel 2: “Micro-Credentials, Macro Impact: Reskilling Across Sectors ”
2:30 PM Panel 3: “The Future Is Hiring”
2:30 PM Panel 4: “Better Together: Building Teams in the Age of AI”
2:30 PM Panel 4: “Better Together: Building Teams in the Age of AI”
4:00 PM
The Secure Connection: Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Happy Hour
JaipaulMassey-Singh CEO, BBOT
Thank you for joining us for the Brampton Board of Trade’s Workforce Recharged 2025 event.
Workforce development remains a critical priority for Brampton and the surrounding region as businesses adapt to new technologies, evolving workforce needs, and a rapidly changing economy Meeting these challenges requires collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions
This year’s event brings together business leaders, HR professionals, educators, and solution providers to explore strategies, tools, and programs that support workforce growth and organizational success. Through keynote presentations, panels, and interactive sessions, we will highlight practical solutions, share insights, and foster connections that drive results.
The Brampton Board of Trade is proud to convene this forum and support meaningful dialogue on workforce development. With your participation and engagement, Workforce Recharged 2025 will help shape the partnerships and strategies needed to strengthen our community and prepare for the future of work. Together, we can ensure Brampton’s workforce is skilled, resilient, and ready to thrive
AboutBramptonBoardofTrade
Brampton’sLargestBusinessAssociation
The Brampton Board of Trade is where businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors convene, collaborate and create solutions to boost regional economic prosperity.
Brampton business leaders are focused on running their businesses cost-effectively and successfully, while handling a myriad of challenges such as technology, competitiveness, job creation and government legislation. The Board of Trade helps members make the right connections and provides solutions to the toughest problems shaping change and advocating for Brampton. Members of the Board of Trade also have access to countless tools to help grow their business, increase productivity, and control their bottom line.
In order for our city to realize its full potential and to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead, businesses and all levels of government need to be aligned Brampton’s moment is now
Board of Trade 2024: A Year
Brampton
Participate in the 2025 Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey and help us identify the key challenges and opportunities facing the business community. Your insights will guide our advocacy and programs for the year
JaipaulMassey-Singh CEO,BBOT
Jaipaul Massey-Singh is a results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience across sectors including cannabis, healthcare, IT, non-profits, retail, and manufacturing. As CEO of the Brampton Board of Trade and Board Chair at Brampton Library, he is committed to fostering innovation, building strong teams, and driving community impact.
Gurpartap Singh Toor is the Regional Councillor for Wards 9 and 10 in Brampton, elected in 2022 as the city’s youngest councillor He chairs Brampton’s Economic Development, focusing on job creation, investment, and innovation. Outside of council, he supports arts and culture as a board member and enjoys sports including soccer, horseback riding, and basketball.
Ontario’s workforce future isn’t something we wait for it’s something we build together. In this keynote, Brad Loiselle, CEO of Skills Council of Canada, explores how collaboration between government, industry, and education is transforming access to skills training and employment. He shares how digital innovation, shared resources, and inclusive partnerships are creating a connected ecosystem that strengthens workforce resilience and opens pathways for all Ontarians to thrive in a sustainable, future-ready economy.
ImpactStory:Superhumans:
When war destroyed homes and hope, the Superhumans Center in Ukraine emerged as a global symbol of resilience. Olga Rudnieva shares how her team built a world-class hub for prosthetics, rehabilitation, and reintegration restoring dignity, strength, and purpose to thousands. In conversation with Brad Loiselle, she explores how Ontario’s expertise in skills, trades, and education can help rebuild Ukraine from the ground up, proving that restoring lives is the foundation for rebuilding nations.
Rudnieva ExecutiveOfficer humansCenter
JaipaulMassey-Singh
RashmiSwarup DirectorofEducation PeelDistrictSchoolBoard
MaryDonaghy
LisaSokoloff
Wrap up each day of Workforce Recharged with great conversations and even better connections. Join us in the Expo for a relaxed networking hour hosted by Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, featuring light snacks, refreshments, and the perfect atmosphere to unwind, collaborate, and spark new opportunities.
PRESENTEDBY:
4PM-5PMMonday&Tuesday
Behind every build is a story of perseverance and purpose. Sherry Holmes, contractor and TV personality, shares how craftsmanship, mentorship, and representation are inspiring more women and youth to pursue skilled trades. Drawing from her experience working with her father, Mike Holmes, she highlights how visibility, inclusion, and community can reshape perceptions, strengthen the workforce, and build a more sustainable and inclusive future where every builder’s story matters.
DAY2|10:00AM|ROOME-F
ImpactSession:Reskilling
InternationallyTrainedTalent:Unlocking Potential,OvercomingBarriers
AnitaStellinga CEO COSTI
Thousands of newcomers arrive in Canada each year with valuable skills, yet many face barriers that limit their potential. Anita Stellinga, CEO of COSTI, shows how partnerships, retraining, and mentorship help internationally trained professionals rebuild their careers. Drawing on COSTI’s experience, she highlights how training, guidance, and community support empower newcomers to succeed and become leaders, strengthening industries and communities across Canada.
VijaiKumarSingh
Wrap up each day of Workforce Recharged with great conversations and even better connections. Join us in the Expo for a relaxed networking hour hosted by Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, featuring light snacks, refreshments, and the perfect atmosphere to unwind, collaborate, and spark new opportunities.
PRESENTEDBY:
4PM-5PMMonday&Tuesday
