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While the Canadian economy is growing rapidly, we are currently and for the foreseeable future facing a general labour shortage, with close to 40% of small and medium-sized businesses already...

Employer engagement is a critical component of workforce development programs because it is through these activities that we are better able to align our programs with the needs of employers....

Making your way out of poverty not only requires determination, but also a lot of meaningful support to stabilize your life for long-term success. A fundamental component of Peterborough Social...

Kingston is a beautiful city located on the shores of Lake Ontario. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, Kingston boasts a welcoming community, strong academic institutions and a vibrant labour market. In 2017,...

I studied chemical and biological engineering in my undergraduate. Although it is an exciting field with a lot of career opportunities for many, it was definitely not a good fit...

As work changes, what are the biggest concerns students and jobseekers have about their careers? How can career professionals ensure they are adequately prepared to help people navigate new challenges...

Leaving the city of Toronto 25 years ago to raise my family with my partner was less of our own decision and more of a financial must. To this day,...

Finding sustainable employment is one of the greatest challenges many immigrants and refugees face when establishing their life in a new country. Even credentialed professionals can struggle due to lack...

The changing perception of higher education institutions, from being hubs of intellectualism to centres of human capital development, has led to an increased emphasis on setting graduate employability as a strategic goal of higher education.    However, graduate...

The return-to-work transition from maternity leave can be a stressful one. Adjusting to a new routine of drop-offs at childcare, commuting, settling back into a work environment and the emotional...