Women in the workforce
Event
Mind the Gap: Strengthening Gender Diversity in the Canadian Economy
Elyse Watkins, Strategic Initiatives Consultant, Future Skills Centre, will be speaking at the National Collective of Women in Business’s 2 day virtual summit - Mind the Gap: Strengthening Gender Diversity in the Canadian Economy.
Project
InTeRN: a young, northern workforce enters the world of ICT
A two-year network computer technology program geared to providing entry level skills and supports to Indigenous youth in Northern Manitoba.
News
Tackling skills shortages now and in the future
Canada’s labour market is feeling the strain of the current skills shortage. According to the Conference Board of Canada, skills-related job vacancies are costing our...
In the Media
A fresh look at the reasons why women and men are self-employed
October 25, 2021 — Policy Options, by Aherthy Jeyasundaram
In the Media
Whose mental health suffered the most during the pandemic? Older women, survey finds
June 2, 2021 — Toronto Star, written by Raisa Patel
News Release
Women over 65 facing significant mental health decline, while younger women continue to struggle, new Environics Institute survey shows
Overall, Canadians’ mental health declines during pandemic Toronto, June 2, 2021 – The pandemic has affected the health of all Canadians but it has exacted a...
Project
Impact of remote work on engineering and technology jobs
This project will study the impact of working-from-home on new graduates, women and newcomers to Canada in engineering and technology jobs.
Project
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.