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September 9, 2024

TalentED YYC portal helping Calgary employers unlock new WIL opportunities

Having already facilitated twice as many work-integrated learning opportunities as organizers expected, this Magnet-powered portal linking seven Calgary post-secondary institutions is looking to expand across Alberta.
November 23, 2023

Canada’s economy loses when employers can’t find the right talent – the right technology can make sure they do

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

Student Work Placement Program boosts career prospects & affordability for young Canadians

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 22, 2023

Research indicates Student Work Placement Program has significant benefit for Canada’s economy

Updated research examining the outcomes of the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) finds that the federal paid work experience initiative for post-secondary students has generated almost […]
March 24, 2023

Work-Integrated Learning program provides talent pipeline to jobs in vital trucking sector

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.
February 3, 2023

Signing of Scarborough Charter marks key step in efforts against anti-Black racism at TMU

Anver Saloojee explains the importance of signing the Scarborough Charter to TMU’s efforts to counter anti-Black racism.
January 9, 2023

Student Work Placement Program helps young talent launch new careers and experience growth

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.