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Indigenizing Corporate Canada

This research focuses on career pathways for Indigenous professionals in finance and management.

As highlighted by recent Conference Board research, Indigenous finance and management professionals play a catalytic role in helping Indigenous communities and businesses access capital, broker partnerships, and manage their financial wealth. However, relative to the size of Canada’s Indigenous population, and given the growing demand for their services, Indigenous finance and management professionals continue to be underrepresented in Canada’s labour force.

This project will examine the major push and pull factors that shape career pathways for Indigenous professionals in finance and management. It will also identify associated career resources and supports that can assist Indigenous finance and management professionals as they establish their careers.

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Amped Up: Upskilling Canada’s Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanics to Support the Transition to Electric School Buses

This project examined how heavy-duty diesel mechanics can be effectively upskilled to support the transition to electric school buses.
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Retention in Healthcare: Migration Costs and Systems Perspectives

We undertook an examination of the cost of turnover and out-migration among Canadian healthcare workers, as well as how regulatory bodies and training organizations monitor and respond to workforce exits.
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Evaluating Opportunities and Challenges with Digital Twin Technology Adoption

This research from the University of Victoria examined the opportunities and challenges of digital twin adoption in key sectors in British Columbia. It used a mixed-methods approach, including semi-structured interviews with industry representatives and a survey of 143 professionals.
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