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Closing Out 2025: What Durham’s Labour Market Is Telling Us

As 2025 comes to a close, Durham’s labour market reflects a year of transition, insight, and collaboration. From the Durham Workforce Data Walk to ongoing research and analysis, this year reinforced the importance of using local data to support better decisions for job seekers, employers, and service providers across the region.

We’ve Rebranded: A Fresh Look, A Stronger Commitment to Durham Region

We’ve rebranded! The Durham Workforce Authority has a bold new look—but our mission hasn’t changed. We’re still your trusted source for hyper-local labour market data, now with a refreshed identity that better reflects our passion, values, and commitment to Durham Region. Learn more about what’s new, what’s staying the same, and how we’re helping our community thrive.

Three Cups of Tea: Building Social Capital

Years ago, I stumbled upon the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson, which was written about building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan in …

Call for Nominations for the DWA Board of Directors

Call for Board Nominations The DWA focuses on labour market research and workforce development initiatives in Durham Region. Board Member Recruitment and Selection The Durham …

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How Local Businesses Can Benefit from Hiring Individuals with Disabilities

How Local Businesses Can Benefit from Hiring Individuals with Disabilities Inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce is not only a social responsibility but …

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Understanding the Importance of Disability Employment Awareness Month in Durham Region

Understanding the Importance of Disability Employment Awareness in Durham Region October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in Canada, a time to raise awareness …

DWA Executive Director Receives Certified Workforce Development Professional Designation

The DWA Executive Director, Heather McMillan, was recently awarded her Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) certification from the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP).

Durham Community Social Investment Project in Lakeview

The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) recently received a Regional Municipality of Durham Community Social Investment grant to support its work in the Lakeview Neighbourhood in …

Business Mentorship with the Ajax Business Network

The Town of Ajax hosted its Ajax Business Network (ABN) event on Wednesday, June 26, at Audley Recreation, with a focus on Business Mentorship.   …

Red Tape & Roadblocks 2024

Red Tapes and Road Blocks: No-choice choices Imagine being on the verge of being homeless with your dog staring up at you, looking for its …