Women
In the Media
Real estate development incubator aims to increase industry diversity
A new incubator program aims to make the real estate development industry more reflective of the city’s diversity. Led by consulting firm Monumental and the University of Toronto Infrastructure Institute, the FutureBUILDS BIPOC Real Estate Development Incubator invites mid-career entrepreneurs for a five-month course that will provide training, connections and on-site learning.
In the Media
Ontario's labour shortage continues to worsen as retail sector braces for busy holiday season
Several industries calling for help with nearly 400,000 jobs unfilled in the province
Research
Experiences of Discrimination at Work
Discrimination in the workplace has been a prevalent issue in Canada, and the problem seems to have been intensifying in the years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the Media
Canada needs a net-zero workforce to reach a net-zero future
Pedro Barata, Wendy Cukier & John McNally, Canada’s National Observer — Jun 21, 2022
In the Media
There is a skills gap and the future of work will require stronger soft skills, study shows
Radhika Panjwani, The Globe and Mail — Jun 12, 2022
News
Alberta town banks on future payoff with program paying tuition for some residents
Madeleine Cummings, CBC News — May 13, 2022
In the Media
Alberta town banks on future payoff with program paying tuition for some residents
Drayton Valley offers up to $5,000 to town residents enrolled in select programs
Project
Tech-enabled learning programs for the mining industry
Project will be three two-week unique, demand-driven, and blended-learning training programs using VR, eLearning, simulations and in-field competency assessment. Final equipment selection will be aligned to meet the demand-driven needs of the industry partners.