The NSCDA has partnered with Employment Nova Scotia and Workplace Initiatives in the development of the Employer Engagement Specialist’s role in the Nova Scotia Works system of services. The NSCDA provided resource support around the role description, training requirements, logic model, Employer Engagement Pathway and the coordination and delivery of an Employer Engagement Specialists Forum. Research, development and delivery of a comprehensive training model is underway to ensure that Employer Engagement Specialists are well prepared to market the business services and offer effective Human Resources solutions to the needs of the employer.