TWIG Solutions
This section highlights the various solutions that the Toronto Workforce Innovation Group develops with community partners to address labour market challenges. The solutions may be actions, workshops, or research to respond to a local market issue.
If you are interested in working with us on a partnership or project please contact us at info@workforceinnovation.ca.
Highlights
Green Entrepreneurship: Going Green in the City
Green Entrepreneurship is an emerging labour market trend in Toronto and the GTA
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Innovative Approaches to Prosperity: Shaping Toronto’s Labour Market
Breakfast Roundtable moderated by Carol Goar
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Challenges and Solutions
Challenge: A Changing Economy
An Economy out of Shape: Changing the Hourglass
A report that examines changes in the occupational structure of the labour force in the City of Toronto and Ontario.
Employer Investment in Training
A literature review on employer investment in training, 2005
Enterprising Not-For-Profits: Seeding Social Entrepreneurship
A collaboration of 14 funders to provide seed money to not-for-profits to develop social enterprises.
Innovative Approaches to Prosperity: Shaping Toronto’s Labour Market
Breakfast Roundtable moderated by Carol Goar
New Models of Engagement: Connecting People, Employers and Jobs
A half day symposium on the challenges and solutions of Toronto’s changing labour market.
People, Jobs and the Economy: Collaborating for a Productive, Inclusive Workforce
How can Toronto build on its assets to meet the needs of employers in a rapidly changing economy?
Planning to Succeed in Toronto: Integrated Workforce Planning
A report on Integrated Workforce Planning Examples from the United States and Europe
Sifting through the sands. Unpacking the hourglass
This report is a deep analysis that points to even greater polarization in Toronto's labour market and the need for interventions that create career pathways and opportunities
Songs of Experience: Mature Workers and Labour Market Transitions
Strategies for Mature and Retiring Workers moving in and out of employment
Ten Ways of Seeing Precarious Employment
A look at Precarious employment in Canada, November 2005
Toronto's Opportunities and Priorities 2010
An annual overview of the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of the labour market in the City of Toronto.
Challenge: Labour Shortages in the Trades
Apprenticeship: Good Business Sense
A brochure for Employers explaining the costs and benefits of hiring an apprentice for their business
The Toronto-West Networking Dinner by Skills Canada
An award-winning program, which introduces young women in high school to female mentors who are currently working or studying in a skilled trade or technology field.
Challenge: A Diverse and Multi-Generational Workforce
Diversity: Strategies for the Changing Workforce
A one-day forum to explore key strategies to benefit from existing diversity in the workplace and create a more flexible and inclusive workplace for the future.
Internationally Educated Professionals Conference
Now in its seventh successful year, the IEP Conference is regarded as one of the most innovative and respectful events for skilled newcomers seeking practical career advice.
Labour Community Training Collaborations for IEP's and Immigrants
Labour and community-based agencies that are providing access to workplace training for immigrants and internationally educate workers
People, Jobs and the Economy: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
How can businesses and organizations ensure productivity while meeting the unique needs of a multi-generational workforce?
Skills, Jobs and Immigrants: Who's Working, What's Working?
A one day conference to discuss innovative approaches to effectively integrate immigrants into the labour market.
Working Together for Women’s Employment
Four information sessions on employment, training and resources for women in the Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Neighbourhood.
Challenge: Transitioning to a Green Economy
Green Entrepreneurship: Going Green in the City
Green Entrepreneurship is an emerging labour market trend in Toronto and the GTA
Greening the Economy: Transitioning to New Careers
A report exploring how the green movement is impacting key industries in the GTA
Skills for Building Energy Efficient Construction
A report on training available to construction trades and the transfer of skills for energy efficient building systems.
Transitional Careers in a Green Economy
You are invited to Transitioning to a Green Economy: The Bottom Line for Ontario’s Businesses
Challenge: High Levels of Youth Unemployment
Kick Start Your Own Business!
A one day forum for youths thinking of starting a business
St. James Town Mapping Project
An online map of local resources for St. James Town, Toronto
Talking Points: A Cross-Regional Dialogue on Youth Employment
The relationship between job developers and employers in support of youth employment and job retention.
TDSB Work Connections Job Fair
A Job Fair for youth graduating highschool and looking for work
Towards an Intregrated Strategy: Maximizing Use of Local Resources for Somali Youth
A report on best practices and barriers to the use of North Etobicoke employment services by Somali youth, 2006