Mark Patterson is a changemaker pioneering new approaches in career development, inclusive recruitment and contextualized labour market information to drive social and economic change. For more than a decade, he has focused on bridging labour market supply and demand to support the vision of an effective and well-coordinated employment and training system. As Executive Director, Mark leads Magnet, Canada’s only Digital Community Workforce System. Based at Toronto Metropolitan University, Magnet brings together technologies, creating an ever-evolving digital solution, that inclusively connects organizations and businesses with talent and opportunities.