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Minister’s Apprenticeship Employer Recognition Awards
(Toronto -- 1-Sep-10) As our valued partners in the apprenticeship system, Employment Ontario would like to remind you to nominate employers in your community who have made an outstanding contribution to apprenticeship training.
(Toronto -- 1-Sep-10) As our valued partners in the apprenticeship system, Employment Ontario would like to remind you to nominate employers in your community who have made an outstanding contribution to apprenticeship training.
Neighbourhood Profile addition to 2006 series
(1-Sep-10) We are pleased to release another Neighbourhood Profile to compliment the existing 2006 series
(1-Sep-10) We are pleased to release another Neighbourhood Profile to compliment the existing 2006 series
We need immigrants as boomers retire
(Toronto -- 1-Sep-10) The baby boom generation in Canada is about to start retiring in growing numbers. Who will replace the boomers in the workplace? The answer, increasingly, will need to be more immigrants.
(Toronto -- 1-Sep-10) The baby boom generation in Canada is about to start retiring in growing numbers. Who will replace the boomers in the workplace? The answer, increasingly, will need to be more immigrants.
Tapping into foreign-trained talent
(Toronto -- 1-Sep-10) Cecilia Luko never imagined it would be so hard to find a job in her field when she arrived in Canada last summer with her husband and year-old daughter. At 34, the South American came armed with a Bachelors degree in accounting, 13 years of experience as an audit manager for a multinational public accounting firm, and fluency in English.
(Toronto -- 1-Sep-10) Cecilia Luko never imagined it would be so hard to find a job in her field when she arrived in Canada last summer with her husband and year-old daughter. At 34, the South American came armed with a Bachelors degree in accounting, 13 years of experience as an audit manager for a multinational public accounting firm, and fluency in English.
Steam Whistle's commitment to hiring new immigrants
(1-Sep-10) In the fall of 2002, Toronto's Steam Whistle Brewing needed a new financial controller. Only two years into their operation, the company would soon be returning to their original investors for a third round of financing. Whoever they hired would be critical to their future.
(1-Sep-10) In the fall of 2002, Toronto's Steam Whistle Brewing needed a new financial controller. Only two years into their operation, the company would soon be returning to their original investors for a third round of financing. Whoever they hired would be critical to their future.
Helping Skilled Newcomers Find Jobs
(Toronto -- 31-Aug-10) McGuinty Government Invests in Skills Training And Expands Opportunities To Work Ontario is helping more than 5000 highly skilled newcomers transition to jobs that match their qualifications and experience. The government is investing in 31 bridge training programs across the province. Bridge training programs help highly skilled newcomers get the credentials, practice and networks they need to get a license and work in their profession faster.
(Toronto -- 31-Aug-10) McGuinty Government Invests in Skills Training And Expands Opportunities To Work Ontario is helping more than 5000 highly skilled newcomers transition to jobs that match their qualifications and experience. The government is investing in 31 bridge training programs across the province. Bridge training programs help highly skilled newcomers get the credentials, practice and networks they need to get a license and work in their profession faster.
Figuring out Canada’s Immigration score: Recommendations for a win-win
(31-Aug-10) Immigration is a multigenerational phenomenon, and the success of second-generation Canadians “is important to consider in Canada’s immigration score.” On this front, “Canada’s score is high,” says Ratna Omidvar.
(31-Aug-10) Immigration is a multigenerational phenomenon, and the success of second-generation Canadians “is important to consider in Canada’s immigration score.” On this front, “Canada’s score is high,” says Ratna Omidvar.
All Over the Map: The Geography of Service Work in Toronto
(Toronto -- 31-Aug-10) A new report from Martin Prosperity Institute team charts the geography of Toronto’s service class jobs and their connections to transit.
(Toronto -- 31-Aug-10) A new report from Martin Prosperity Institute team charts the geography of Toronto’s service class jobs and their connections to transit.
Ontario Expands Bridge Training Programs for Newcomers
(31-Aug-10) Building on the ongoing success of Ontario's bridge training program, the government is investing in 22 new bridge training programs and renewing nine others to help skilled newcomers become job-ready for the Ontario work force. More than 5,000 newcomers will have access to skills upgrading and job search training. Fifty per cent of participants will be trained for work in the new green economy. Six of the 31 programs announced today are research projects which will explore systemic changes in various professions that would make them more accessible to skilled newcomers.
(31-Aug-10) Building on the ongoing success of Ontario's bridge training program, the government is investing in 22 new bridge training programs and renewing nine others to help skilled newcomers become job-ready for the Ontario work force. More than 5,000 newcomers will have access to skills upgrading and job search training. Fifty per cent of participants will be trained for work in the new green economy. Six of the 31 programs announced today are research projects which will explore systemic changes in various professions that would make them more accessible to skilled newcomers.
Immigrants want success now, not tomorrow
(5-Aug-10)
(5-Aug-10)
We can’t keep asking new arrivals to sacrifice short-term reward in the interests of future generations.
Occupation Specific Language Training for Newcomers - No FEE!
(GTA -- 28-Jun-10) Five GTA Colleges -- Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Sheridan, and Seneca -- are offering Occupation Specific Language Training courses at no cost* to newcomers.
(GTA -- 28-Jun-10) Five GTA Colleges -- Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Sheridan, and Seneca -- are offering Occupation Specific Language Training courses at no cost* to newcomers.
An Economy Out of Shape:Changing the Hourglass
(4-May-10) New research available from the Toronto Workforce Innovation Group
(4-May-10) New research available from the Toronto Workforce Innovation Group
Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI)
(Toronto -- 18-Mar-10) Regular reports on the integration of immigrants into Toronto's labour force.
(Toronto -- 18-Mar-10) Regular reports on the integration of immigrants into Toronto's labour force.
Workplace Essential Skills Tool Kit
(ottawa -- 25-Aug-09) New tool for then use of career practitioners and employers
(ottawa -- 25-Aug-09) New tool for then use of career practitioners and employers
New Program Offers Wage Subsidies to Employers to Hire Youth in Logistics Industry
(Ottawa -- 14-Aug-09) Career Focus Program
(Ottawa -- 14-Aug-09) Career Focus Program
Working Together to Build a Better Labour Market Information System for Canada Final Report
(Ottawa -- 14-Aug-09) Advisory Panel on Labour Market Information
(Ottawa -- 14-Aug-09) Advisory Panel on Labour Market Information
Working Together to Build a Better Labour Market Information System for Canada Final Report
(Ottawa -- 14-Aug-09) Advisory Panel on Labour Market Information
(Ottawa -- 14-Aug-09) Advisory Panel on Labour Market Information
Why is Underemployment so prevalent in Canada?
(26-Jun-09) Underemployment seems to be rampant in Canada. The rest of the world would point accusing fingers at the Canadian Governement for encouraging this.
(26-Jun-09) Underemployment seems to be rampant in Canada. The rest of the world would point accusing fingers at the Canadian Governement for encouraging this.
Oasis Offers Online Learning Programs for Career Success
(25-Jun-09) Agencies can sign up for passwords for their clients
(25-Jun-09) Agencies can sign up for passwords for their clients
Where the Jobs are: Skilled Professions
(28-May-09)
(28-May-09)
Skilled trades, such as carpenters and plumbers, along with sales reps, engineers, technicians and accountants are the jobs employers are having most difficulties filling, a Manpower Canada survey of 1,909 employers shows.
Minorities Missing Out on Top Jobs
(28-May-09)
(28-May-09)
Visible minorities constitute 40 per cent of area population, but hold only 13 per cent of 3,257 leadership posts
Government of Canada and Provinces Support Workers Affected by Economic Downturn
(Toronto -- 25-May-09) At least 144,000 Canadians hardest hit by the global recession will receive help to get back to work as a result of agreements signed by the Government of Canada and nine provinces. Under the agreements, the Government of Canada will contribute $1.4 billion. This is part of the $1.5-billion investment for training and skills development announced in Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
(Toronto -- 25-May-09) At least 144,000 Canadians hardest hit by the global recession will receive help to get back to work as a result of agreements signed by the Government of Canada and nine provinces. Under the agreements, the Government of Canada will contribute $1.4 billion. This is part of the $1.5-billion investment for training and skills development announced in Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Breaking down barriers for immigrant professionals
(19-May-09) Immigrant professionals bring with them a wealth of knowledge, international networks, skills, experiences and languages that may benefit local companies.
(19-May-09) Immigrant professionals bring with them a wealth of knowledge, international networks, skills, experiences and languages that may benefit local companies.
