Advantages of being certified

Joining the concerted action effort in Sherbrooke as a stakeholder with an impact on educational perseverance means you can also benefit from a number of advantages that come with membership in the Program.

Visibility

• Identification as a certified company at places of business, via an   exclusive validation sticker
• Media campaign targeting the general public, identifying certified companies 
• Public recognition of participating businesses through various media sources and events 
• Visibility in educational institutions, during classroom workshops, and at information booths.

Efficiency

• Access to a site posting job offers directly in participating educational institutions  
• Monthly posting of certified companies in participating educational institutions. 

Cost-benefits

• Greater retention of part-time student employees who benefit from flexibility on the part of their employer
• Reduction in the time and energy devoted to recruitment and training, given the loyalty of student employees
• Enhanced qualifications and better social integration of young student employees
• Expanded pool of qualified labour force in the region, thus contributing to economic development. 

Networking

• Greater interaction among employers participating in the program 
• Community loyalty to certified employers. 

Contribution to regional economic development 

• Assurance of a qualified labour force in sufficient numbers for the future.