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Technology and the pace of change has accelerated a lot in the last few years. If you are having difficulty keeping up, or want to optimize your business’ digital capacity, consider applying for a Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Boost Your Business Technology.
November 23, 2023
Magnet and Symplicity have shown how networked solutions can make access to talent and critical funding easier and more efficient for businesses.
October 27, 2023
By: Emily Madden, Senior Director, Magnet This year, Magnet and ICTC partnered to build on research exploring the impact of the Student Work Placement Program. The […]
October 20, 2023
The Student Work Placement program shows reliable funding and technology incentivizes student hiring, benefiting local economies and businesses.
October 12, 2023
Besides being linked with improved academic performance and career readiness, the Student Work Placement Program also provides young Canadians with an opportunity to earn vital income.
October 4, 2023
When the Future Skills Centre asked people across Canada to identify the most important skills for career success, they overwhelmingly identified social and emotional skills like […]
October 2, 2023
As one of 18 current delivery partners for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), the release of The Impact of Work-Integrated Learning on Student Success and […]
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.
September 22, 2023
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 […]
September 18, 2023
As part of our efforts to support economic development and social prosperity across Canada, Magnet works with labour market information experts, AI technology, and others to […]
July 24, 2023
Since it first became known four decades ago, there have been significant improvements in healthcare for people living with HIV. These improvements have allowed those impacted […]
July 19, 2023
Research indicates that upskilling is necessary for journalists to keep up with evolving AI technologies in the newsroom. With the rising popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
July 12, 2023
As I reflect on the ever-evolving labour market landscape in Canada, I was struck by economics reporter Matt Lundy’s piece in this weekend’s Globe & Mail, […]
June 12, 2023
Une nouvelle initiative menée par ConstruForce Canada aide à mettre en relation les chercheurs d’emploi et les petites et moyennes entreprises du secteur de la construction, créant ainsi de nouveaux réservoirs de talents issus de communautés inexploitées et diversifiées.
June 7, 2023
When businesses adopt technology, they tend to be more productive, competitive and resilient. The business case for digitization took on new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
June 6, 2023
Everyday we are tasked with making decisions that consider the needs of our teams, our organizational culture, and our business objectives. In today’s ever-evolving work environment, […]
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 26, 2023
Many newcomers have hopes and dreams of building a better life in Canada but may face challenges when immigrating to a new country and getting settled. […]