For National Volunteer Week, the DWA is exploring the transformative power of volunteering and how it shapes people into well-rounded professionals. Volunteering isn’t just about doing good deeds. It can be a strategic step towards enhancing your skill set and developing connections that support your personal and professional growth.
To understand the labour market, we must have a strong understanding of the population or demographics of the Region of Durham. Some important data sets provide enlightening demographic information.
The 2023 Data Walk shed light on crucial aspects of employment and workforce dynamics, providing valuable insights into unemployment rates, Indigenous employment, remote work trends, reasons for leaving work, job vacancy rates, and the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities.
The Durham Workforce Authority coordinated the 16th Industry Tour for Educators to foster a better understanding of the skills and knowledge required by various industries and to support educators.
On November 17th, more than 60 teachers from several local school boards embarked on a tour of local businesses. United Rentals, a leading equipment rental company, and Oshawa Executive Airport, an aviation gateway to the City of Oshawa and the Greater Toronto Area, were hosts to an innovative educational initiative: the Industry Tour for Educators.
The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) has released its updated Labour Market Plan (LMP). 2020 was a census year; the DWA has included updated data sets …
The pandemic revealed that women, youth, persons with disabilities, newcomers, Indigenous, racialized communities, and 2SLGBTQI+ Communities are at a greater risk of labour market shocks. …
OTF Supporting Our Community with $89,500 Total Investment in Local Not-for-Profits Local MPP Jennifer French joined staff from the Literacy Network of Durham Region (LiNDR) …
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 …
We are collecting data to better understand who is looking for work and what kind of opportunities jobseekers are searching for. This data is completely anonymous and non-personally identifiable.