Region of Durham

Promotional graphic for a Durham Workforce Authority blog titled “Trade War: Impacts on the Local Economy,” featuring a cargo ship, shipping containers and port cranes with a red and blue overlay.

Trade War: Impacts on Durham Region’s Local Economy

U.S. tariffs are creating new challenges for Durham Region’s economy and workforce. Explore the sectors most affected, the potential short-term impacts, and how Skills Advance Ontario is helping local workers transition into opportunities in nuclear energy and healthcare.

Durham Region Poverty Response Steering Committee

In May of 2025, the Region of Durham Social Services and Health Departments convened community members to drive an action-oriented response to poverty.  This was a continuation of work that began in 2020 but was waylaid by the pandemic. 

A promotional graphic for a new blog titled 'Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Talent in the Workforce.' The image features a wooden silhouette of a human head with a colorful, chalk-like brain illustration inside. Several pieces of colored chalk are scattered around the head on a dark background. The text overlays are in blue, green, and white, with the website 'durhamworkforceauthority.ca/blog' displayed at the bottom

Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Talent in the Workforce

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an opportunity to recognize the immense value that neurodivergent individuals bring to the workplace. Across Durham Region and beyond, businesses are discovering that fostering an inclusive workforce isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart business strategy.

Navigating Opportunities in 2025 – Durham Region’s Labour Market Outlook

With the dawn of 2025, Durham Region’s labour market is poised to build on the successes of the past year while tackling emerging challenges. The region’s focus on innovation and adaptability will be essential in navigating a rapidly changing economic landscape.

Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week

Do It In Durham is more than a celebration of entrepreneurship—it’s a vital catalyst for workforce development in Durham Region. This annual, week-long event brings …