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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.
Young girl with headphones using a bandsaw in woodworking class.
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Empowering young moms in Northern Manitoba

Young mothers benefit from career exploration, development and skill building.
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Futureproofing the PSW workforce

Personal support workers (PSWs) will engage in timely and accessible education, partnered advocacy, and professional development in key areas that respond to their needs on the job.
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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 Canada in engineering and technology jobs.
Woman in wheelchair working from home looking at dual computer screens.
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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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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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Services to social impact

Young women will transition out of the services sector and into social entrepreneurship as this program equips them with social, emotional and entrepreneurship skills to launch social impact businesses and through one-on-one coaching.
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Leadership development for Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities will be empowered through a national Indigenous leadership program with links to industry and career development opportunities.
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Virtual recruitment & assessment for the unionized construction industry

Project to create a virtual recruitment and assessment centre in four regions across Canada to recruit underrepresented populations into the unionized construction industry.