TalentLift connects employers with skilled refugees to fill labor shortages. The platform facilitates the hiring of displaced talent by providing access to a pre-screened pool of candidates and support throughout the immigration process. This enables companies to access a diverse talent pool while empowering refugees to rebuild their lives.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many companies face labor shortages and struggle to find qualified candidates, while a significant population of skilled refugees worldwide are seeking opportunities to rebuild their lives and contribute their expertise. Traditional international recruitment processes can be complex, costly, and time-consuming, hindering both employers and displaced talent.
Solution
TalentLift addresses these challenges by connecting employers in Canada with a pre-screened pool of over 31,000 skilled refugees eager to relocate and fill in-demand positions. The platform streamlines the hiring process by providing end-to-end support, including talent search, interview coordination, visa application assistance, and relocation logistics. TalentLift leverages a unique Canadian immigration pilot program to expedite visa processing, enabling companies to access a diverse talent pool while empowering refugees to secure meaningful employment and leave displacement behind.
Target Audience
TalentLift's primary customers are Canadian employers across various sectors facing labor shortages and seeking to diversify their workforce with skilled professionals from refugee backgrounds.
Features
- Access to a database of over 31,000+ skilled candidates living in refugee situations worldwide.
- Candidate pool spans various professions, including nurses, software developers, welders, engineers, and managers.
- Support for the entire hiring process, from talent search to arrival and settlement.
- Legal team assistance with immigration applications and visa processing.
- Coordination of relocation logistics, including flights and transitional housing.
- English language training resources for candidates to improve proficiency.
- Access to a unique Canadian immigration pilot with processing times of 6 months or less.
- 97% retention record, indicating long-term employment success.