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September 9, 2024
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.
April 25, 2024
By Emily Madden Senior Director, Magnet As the year draws to a close I’m taking time for introspection, seeking fresh insights from our collective journey. This […]
January 29, 2024
Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is Winnipeg’s lead economic development agency, driven by the needs of the business community and private sector funding. EDW’s mission is […]
January 22, 2024
By Emily Madden Senior Director, Magnet Over the last 18 months, Magnet has engaged with stakeholders, experts, and partners to solidify our goals and strategies for […]
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 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
This article is part of a series highlighting the findings of The Impact of Work-Integrated Learning on Student Success and the Canadian Economy, which explores the […]
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 […]
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 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 […]