Youth
Project
On the Frontlines of Crisis Training Program
Weston Frontlines Centre created the Frontlines of Crisis Training Program, a 15-week hybrid training program to prepare young people with skills relevant for food production and distribution in the non-profit sector.
Project
For-credit inSTEM program
This project implemented land-based camps that sought to marry Indigenous knowledge and STEM education.
Research
Newcomer pathways to employment: Canadian Diversity Magazine special issue
We outline the important role immigration plays in economic growth and in addressing skills and labour shortages, and examine Canada’s role in developing innovative approaches to address global humanitarian crises.
Project
A program for young moms in Northern Manitoba
In recent years, young people have faced difficulties in the labour market. Pandemic lockdowns impacted school and work for most young people, alongside accelerated technological change and the increasing prevalence of gig work (characterized by short-term, on-demand, and task-based labour) have all had negative impacts on quality of work for young people.
Project
Young newcomers and international students in diploma programs: Shock-proofing through language confidence
In recent years, young people have faced difficulties in the labour market. Pandemic lockdowns impacted school and work for most young people, alongside accelerated technological change and the increasing prevalence of gig work (characterized by short-term, on-demand, and task-based labour) have all had negative impacts on quality of work for young people.
Project
Harnessing the digital economy for women of colour in Canadian undergraduate STEM programs
A large percentage of people from diverse groups recruited into STEM undergraduate programs do not complete a STEM degree. This project conducted a systematic literature review exploring current research about retention efforts for women of colour in post-secondary STEM programs.
Blog
Young adults disproportionately affected by COVID-19
One in ten Canadian adults is missing work or school due to long COVID. Happy New Year! I hope you found time for some rest...
Project
Work quality experience and engagement among young workers
Pandemic lockdowns impacted school and work for most young people, alongside accelerated technological change and the increasing prevalence of gig work (characterized by short-term, on-demand, and task-based labour) have all had negative impacts on quality of work for young people.
Project
Autism CanTech!: Social return on investment and policy review
Autism CanTech! (ACT!) was a 6-month program for young people with autism to receive skills training and paid work placements in entry-level data management positions.