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Shock-proofing skills for the not-for-profit sector

Current and future not-for-profit managers will gain knowledge and skills to build resilience and growth in the sector as it addresses social needs.
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Remote work strategies for small businesses

Owners and operators of SMEs will learn the innovation skills to develop a long-term remote work strategy.
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New Brunswick digital career exploration

Youth explore in-demand career paths and connect with industry experts through virtual tours and workplace simulations.
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Core skills and rapid response

Indigenous youth benefit from this pilot, which develops a rapid customization process and core skills training that also addresses critical labour shortages.
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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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Construction with a purpose

Vulnerable individuals facing homelessness gain skills training and supports to help transition into in-demand construction careers.
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Virtual learning in Canada’s infrastructure sector

People who seek training to work in utilities in support of Canada’s critical infrastructure get the benefit of virtual learning.
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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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Virtual services for career practitioners

This project is a needs assessment of career practitioners and their capacity to offer online services to vulnerable groups during the pandemic.