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 …
In the Community
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 …
DWA Data is Best When Presented
The DWA team works hard to improve the availability of labour market information by getting out and presenting to groups throughout the Region. As Executive Director Heather McMillan often says, “We are all about the share!”
How Volunteering Boosts Your Career
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.
DWA Launches Project Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation
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) …
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 …