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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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Resilient newcomer women in Northwestern Ontario

Research aims to identify opportunities and barriers to full labour participation by newcomer women in the wake of COVID-19.
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Language learning for young newcomers

BCIT students pursuing skilled jobs receive English language training and content to support them in their studies and job search efforts.
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Cook to connect

Cook to Connect supports newcomers’ transition into the workplace through an innovative program that provides employment support and skills for the food service industry.
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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.
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National Accessibility Resources for Employers (NARE)

This project will create and share resources for employers in disability management on a national basis to improve processes and policies to engage, accommodate, and keep employees with disabilities.
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TIMES 2.0

This research will provide data that enables the Yonge Street Mission to better understand and support the journey to gainful employment for those living in poverty.
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Students’ soft skills at CCNB

To ensure students experience a successful transition from their post-secondary education to the work market, CCNB is accompanying them in the development of interpersonal and soft skills, thus contributing to meet New Brunswick’s employers’ expectations of well-qualified future workers.