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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.
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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...
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In the Media

A fresh look at the reasons why women and men are self-employedexternal link icon

October 25, 2021 — Policy Options, by Aherthy Jeyasundaram
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In the Media

Whose mental health suffered the most during the pandemic? Older women, survey findsexternal link icon

June 2, 2021 — Toronto Star, written by Raisa Patel
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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...
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Project

Empowering young moms in Northern Manitoba

Young mothers benefit from career exploration, development and skill building.
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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.