Student Spotlight – Katrina
The day in the life of a DWA summer research assistant consists of starting your day with a very big cup of coffee and sitting …
In the Community
2020 LiNDR Annual General Meeting
The Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) is a proud member of the Literacy Network of Durham Region (LiNDR). The Literacy Network of Durham Region was incorporated as …
2020 APBOT Mayors’ Breakfast
The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) is currently operating in its 65th year, over the past three months APBOT has hosted over 25 virtual networking …
DWA Nominated for Business Excellence Award
The 2019 Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards nominees are out, and the Durham Workforce Authority is proud to have been nominated for the …
Durham Workforce Authority to Host First Data Walk Event
On Thursday March 28th 2019 the Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) will be hosting their first Data Walk, at the Tribute Community Centre in Oshawa. A …
DWA executive director Heather McMillan completes fellowship
DWA executive director Heather McMillan proudly displays her fellowship certificate with colleague Philip Johnson. After a year of hard work at the Metcalfe Foundation’s Toronto …
Durham’s diversity champion program celebrates inclusion
The DWA, a founding member of the Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council, has been embracing the principles of diversity for a decade. The Region of Durham recognized the DWA as one of region’s diversity champions.
Heather McMillan accepted into the Metcalf Foundation
DURHAM — As the executive director of the Durham Workforce Authority, Heather McMillan works daily at advancing sector-based workforce development policy, services and training. In …