Chatham-Kent is one of three communities in Ontario chosen to take part in a new project aimed at attracting and retaining skilled workers. 
The Regional Immigration Pilot is part of the wider Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
Provincial officials say the program will be an opportunity for businesses to fill talent gaps and support economic growth and a pathway for skilled foreign workers to become permanent residents.
Cornwall and Belleville-Quinte West were also selected to take part.
Communities were chosen based on their specific skilled labour challenges, the ability to help newcomers get settled and interest from community stakeholders.