Data Walk Posters

October 2025 Data Walk

The 2025 Durham Workforce Authority Data Walk brought together six research stations highlighting key insights from DWA’s most recent studies and data sources. The package below includes graphic posters and speaker notes covering topics such as the skilled trades, future energy, unemployment, job vacancies, and business obstacles, as well as the 2024 Workforce Survey and the Jobs First Durham tools. Together, these materials provide a detailed picture of Durham Region’s evolving labour market, showcasing the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our local workforce. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this informative event!

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October 2024 Data Walk

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Data Walk! Together, we took a deep dive into topics including:

Workforce commuting patterns
Community development in the Lakeview neighbourhood
Insights from our 2023 Durham Employers Survey
Impacts of immigration on Durham’s workforce
Skilled trades in Durham Region

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December 2023 Data Walk

The Data Walk is not merely a presentation of statistics; it’s a platform for empowerment. From unemployment rates and Indigenous employment to remote work and business conditions, this event empowers, informs, and engages community members in a shared exploration of vital labour market data. Click the link below to explore the posters and data shared at this event.

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March 2023 Data Walk

The DWA was thrilled to be able to host our 2023 Data Walk in person at the historic 420 Wing in north Oshawa. The 2023 Data Walk explores SSM clients, community profiles, the unemployment and job vacancy rates.

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Click Here to Download the 2023 Data Walk Community Snapshot

2022 Data Walk

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to host a 2021 Data Walk. The 2022 event was held digitally in partnership with Alinea Community Development, Literacy Network of Durham Region and World Event Center.