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Women in the workforce

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Futureproofing the PSW workforce

Personal support workers (PSWs) will engage in timely and accessible education, partnered advocacy, and professional…
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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…
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From policy to action

Two groups collaborate to address the social and economic impact of COVID-19 on local and…
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Path to customer success

This project will assist diverse and marginalized women who have lost their jobs in the…
Woman in wheelchair working from home looking at dual computer screens.

Remote work strategies for small businesses

Owners and operators of SMEs will learn the innovation skills to develop a long-term remote…
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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…
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Services to social impact

Young women will transition out of the services sector and into social entrepreneurship as this…
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Leadership development for Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities will be empowered through a national Indigenous leadership program with links to industry…
Two men packaging containers in a restaurant kitchen.

Virtual learning for food and beverage manufacturers

Online training is customized and adapted to support workers in the Canadian food and beverage…