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2022 DWA Industry Tour for Educators

In late November more than 40 educators from the Durham District School Board (DDSB) boarded a big yellow school bus to embark on the 2022 …

Community Event – Twisted System: Harsh Truths for Hiring Today

It’s no secret that employers across sectors and throughout Durham Region are increasingly looking to new Canadians and those with international experience to meet their …

You’re invited to the 2022 Data Walk

Join community stakeholders, researchers, local officials, service providers & job seekers in a dialogue on local labour market information. About this event A Data Walk …

Durham Region Workforce Survey 2021

The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA), in collaboration with the Social Research Centre (SRC) at Ontario Tech University (formerly known as UOIT), is conducting research on …

Guest Blog: Natalie Prychitko

The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) is a community-based not for profit that has been around for over 20 years.  With deep ties in our community, …

Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week 2021

Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support …

Small Business Month 2021

During the month of October Canadians from coast to coast to coast recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of entrepreneurs and small businesses to their …

Priority Sector Profile Reports

The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) engaged in five Sector Planning Partnership Grants (SPPG) to better understand the changing landscape in Durham Region.  This included the …

DWA Guest Blog: Lorna Weston-Smyth

Here at Durham Workforce Authority (DWA), we are constantly looking for ways to ensure the community is aware of the valuable resources we provide. As …

DWA Guest Blog: Bonnie Wrightman

Here at Durham Workforce Authority (DWA), we are constantly looking for ways to ensure the community is aware of the valuable resources we provide. As …