Sector Spotlight: Construction
The construction sector is an important one for Durham Region; it is one of our top five employment sectors. Essentially, construction includes workplaces that construct…
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Sector Spotlight: Information & Communication Technology
According to the Canadian Information and Communication Technology Council, Information & Communication Technology Sector (ICT) includes goods and services that process, transmit or receive information.…
December 2020 Labour Force Report
This blog showcases the December 2020 Labour Force Survey Results and highlights a few key takeaways, as well as provides a link to the full report.
Census Metropolitan Unemployment Rates Across Ontario
https://durhamworkforceauthority.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Unemployment-Rates-Across-Ontario-Jan2020-Nov2020-scaled.jpg The Unemployment Rate Comparison graph provides a visual display of the monthly unemployment rates for various Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA) across Ontario. The unemployment…
Sector Spotlight: Health & Biosciences
The Durham Region health and biosciences sector encompasses a variety of businesses, including medical research, development of pharmaceuticals, digital health, precision medicine, development and manufacturing…
Sector Spotlight: Agri-Business
The agriculture and agri-food sectors are defined as a distinct group of farms and companies that grow, harvest, process and distribute food, beverages and bio…
November 2020 Durham Labour Force Report
The Durham Workforce Authority has released the November 2020 edition of the Durham Labour Force Report. This report provides accurate, timely, and easy to understand…
DDSB Internship Experience
The DWA has been very happy to partner with the Durham District School Board (DDSB) for an unpaid internship for one of their DDSB Adult…
Digital Support for Local Businesses
Starting or running a business is an incredible undertaking as you try to manage your time, money, and other resources to create and maintain a…
October 2020 Labour Force Survey Report
The Durham Workforce Authority is releasing the October 2020 edition of the Durham Labour Force Report. This report provides accurate, timely, and easy to understand…