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This report deepens the analysis of our first report "An Economy out of Shape: Changing the Hourglass" by expanding the categories and comparing knowledge workers to those in entry-level occupations. The purpose of the report is to unpack the two ends of the labour market — the Knowledge Work and Entry-level jobs categories. The results of this analysis point to even greater polarization in the labour market in Toronto and a need for interventions that create career pathways and greater opportunities.
Toronto Workforce Innovation Group (TWIG) has identified Green Entrepreneurship as an emerging labour market trend in Toronto and the GTA in recent Reports. As businesses transition into, and are created with environmental awareness integrated into their business models, Toronto’s distinction as a leader in the “green economy” will remain intact.
This new report provides an overview of how many Ontario firms have shifted towards “greening” their business by taking approaches that consider sustainability not only in what they bring to market, but also in how they get it there.
This report examines changes in the occupational structure of the labour force in the City of Toronto and the rest of Ontario using Statistics Canada Census data. The purpose of this report is to highlight trends, isolate the impact of these trends on different population groups, and offer recommendations that can contribute to economic growth and productivity as well as promote equitable outcomes for all workers.
The Greater Toronto Region is becoming a significant centre of an emerging green economy. A surge in demand is creating new opportunities for “green” careers and/or green collar jobs such as environmental auditors, environmental engineers, the manufacturing and installation of solar panels and an expansion of the technology to build and manufacture wind turbines.
This project explored the various strategies mature and retiring workers are using to transition into and out of employment. The strategies used by employers in retaining the knowledge, skills and abilities of mature workers were also examined. The intent was to provide a snapshot of the state of the labour market for mature workers in Toronto.
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Individual effort, interest and understanding among employers are significant success factors in youth employment.