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November 23, 2023
By Mark Patterson Executive Director, Magnet When employment opportunity goes unmet, the collective failure to capitalize comes with real and significant costs to Canada’s economy. Those […]
October 12, 2023
This article is the latest in a series highlighting the findings of The Impact of Work-Integrated Learning on Student Success and the Canadian Economy, which explores […]
September 28, 2023
With customizable dashboards that present the up-to-date Labour Market Information a specific individual wants and needs, Magnet is empowering users across the workforce development ecosystem.
September 27, 2023
Through participatory engagement, parents, Elders, and community leaders joined forces to overcome quality of work concerns and define a new vision for childcare in their community.
May 30, 2023
A new initiative from BuildForce Canada helps connect job seekers with small and medium-sized construction employers, creating fresh pipelines of talent from untapped, diverse communities.
May 11, 2023
When breaking debuts at the 2024 Olympics, Nick Robinson hopes the breaking mindset, which encourages creativity and teamwork, can go global.
May 4, 2023
YES! Winnipeg utilized Magnet’s technology to power an easy-to-use platform where local and international job seekers can match their skills to jobs offered by Manitoba employers.
April 20, 2023
To achieve its net-zero goals, Canada needs a pipeline of workers equipped with the latest green building skills. Here’s how one unique training program is helping.
April 6, 2023
A recent webinar from the Leadership Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University examines jobs in the low-carbon economy and the skills needed in this growing sector.
April 4, 2023
EduNova’s Shawna Garrett explains how the Study and Stay program creates paths to settlement and long-term employment for international students and graduates in Nova Scotia.
March 24, 2023
Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Program uses Work-Integrated Learning to introduce young job seekers to non-driver roles in transportation, and connects talent-hungry employers to new workers.
March 9, 2023
As millions of boomers leave Canada’s workforce, the tiny cohort behind them faces unpaid care obligations to older and younger generations, but little time for themselves.
February 3, 2023
Anver Saloojee explains the importance of signing the Scarborough Charter to TMU’s efforts to counter anti-Black racism.
January 16, 2023
The Future Skills Centre recently hosted a webinar to discuss approaches to measuring quality of work.
January 9, 2023
Three years ago, the Student Work Placement Program helped Victoria Valeriani launch her career. Now she’s using the program to give other students opportunities for success.
December 20, 2022
The Malton Women Council joined Magnet for a webinar to share tips for newcomer women to build their networks and find opportunities in Canada.
December 19, 2022
While existing networks and organizations offer no-cost resources to help small-businesses improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, leaders must also learn to set appropriate examples to employees.
November 18, 2022
Moving to a foreign country brings multiple challenges, as anyone who’s ever done it knows well. An oft-overlooked one is identifying and adopting subtle cultural practices […]
