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Indigenous Peoples

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Project

Northern entrepreneur development network

This project creates a network to improve access to tools and training to help people in Yukon to build resilient businesses that are innovative, agile and forward-thinking.
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Project

Yukon skills research and engagement

This research will examine and support Yukon as it recovers from the economic impact of COVID-19 while fostering resilience to prepare for future shocks.
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Project

Minimizing gaps in Indigenous early learning

This project aims to find solutions to the shortage of trained Indigenous early learning and child care workers for Micmac communities.
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Project

Empowering young moms in Northern Manitoba

Young mothers benefit from career exploration, development and skill building.
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Project

Digital marketing for small business

Small business owners will enhance their digital marketing capabilities to address these vital skill gaps and build resilience.
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Project

Tools and resources for gaming and digital media entrepreneurs

Founders of interactive digital media or game studio businesses who are racialized, BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ benefit from a toolkit and program that makes entrepreneurship in this sector accessible to more Canadians.
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Project

Georgian College: Digital transformation strategy

This project will increase knowledge, skills, comfort, and use of extended reality technologies.
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Project

Leadership development for Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities will be empowered through a national Indigenous leadership program with links to industry and career development opportunities.
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Research

Rising Skills: A Toolbox Talk on Social and Emotional Skills in the Construction Trades

This report looks at the social and emotional skills that construction tradespeople will need to participate in an industry that is becoming increasingly multi-generational and diverse.