Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)

The Northern Tourism Recovery Incubator developed by ITAC was created to support SMEs in Northern communities to strengthen their business, rebuild Indigenous tourism operators and re-train staff members to support visitors and public health expectations as the tourism industry recovers.

The needs of these businesses were assessed through a national accreditation program (Project Rise) which provided individual business assessments and aggregated data for ongoing support. By working with the Indigenous provincial and territorial partners, ITAC supported the effective delivery of regionally specific support to revitalize operators ahead of the 2023 operating season. Regional needs were considered as businesses reported through the accreditation program, recognizing that the gaps in one part of the country may not be the same as another. This coordinated effort aimed to increase tourism revenues and jobs by increasing Indigenous tourism products to meet visitor demands.

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Project

Skills and strategies for quality hybrid work in Canada

• January 2024
• Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER)

With several years of hybrid work implementation, this project sought to document the hybrid work experiences of 20 Canadian executive-level leaders in workforce innovation and skills development and private sector organizations in culture, finance, tech, and professional services. 

• Quality of Work

2 Related Reports

• Full research reportPDF
  Skills and Strategies for Quality Hybrid Work in Canada
• Insights ReportPDF
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Project

Future-Proofing the Food and Beverage Processing Workforce

• March 2024
• Food Processing Skills Canada

This program offered online courses that covered technical and social-emotional skills for different groups of workers. It also provided support and resources to employers and participants.

• SME Adaptability

4 Related Reports

• Final Evaluation ReportPDF
  Food Processing Skills Canada’s Skills Training Atlantic Canada (STAC) Pilot Project
• Final Evaluation ReportPDF
  Food Processing Skills Canada’s iFood 360 degree Pilot Project
• Interim Evaluation ReportPDF
  Skills Training Atlantic Canada Pilot (STAC)
• Insights ReportPDF
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Research

Tutoring in the age of COVID-19: A case study of the study buddy program

• April 2024
• Diversity Institute

The program resulted in families feeling more comfortable and confident with online learning and school work. Students and tutors alike developed problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal and technology skills, all of which play a role in academic success.

• Inclusive Economy
• Pathways to Jobs

1 Related Reports

• Full research reportPDF
  Di-FSC_Study Buddy-Tutoring-in-the-Age-of-COVID-19

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