Overcoming Barriers to Employment for People with Disabilities in Durham Region
In the Durham Region, the unemployment rate for youth with disabilities is disproportionately high. The 2020 unemployment rate for youth (ages 15-24) reached a peak of …
DWA Deliverables
Pathways to Skilled Trades in Durham Region Report
The “Pathways to Skilled Trades in Durham Region” report comprehensively analyzes the region’s skilled trades landscape, emphasizing the critical role these trades play in economic development and workforce readiness.
The Lakeview Oshawa: Community & Workforce Development
The Lakeview Neighbourhood in Oshawa, with its unique demographic and economic characteristics, faces specific labour market challenges and is recognized as one of five priority …
Understanding the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
NAICS stands for the North American Industry Classification System. It was developed jointly by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico to provide a consistent framework for …
Drones in Precision Agriculture
Precision Agriculture is the precise management of crops to increase production and sustainability. Some of the technologies used in precision agriculture include GPS, drones, and high-quality soil sampling to manage variability in crop production.
Precision Agriculture Event at Algoma Orchards
According to Kirk Kemp of Algoma Orchards, the addition of technology on the farm does not take jobs away but rather the Algoma packing plant has two and half times more people working there because the technology allows the company to take on more work.
Data Walk 2024
The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) annually hosts the Data Walk, an interactive forum for community stakeholders, residents, researchers, program administrators, government officials, and service providers to discuss research about their community. The Data Walk will occur at Club Lorely on October 25th at 9:30 a.m. and registration is free.
Durham Farm Connections 2024 Precision Agriculture Day
The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) will partner with Durham Farm Connections for its Precision Agriculture Day, which will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, at …
Data Walk 2023
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.
16th Annual Industry Tour for Educators
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.