Communiqués de presse

Août 14, 2025

C2R2 et le Collège Mohawk lancent une initiative nationale sur les aptitudes en construction écologique avec l’appui du gouvernement fédéral

New federal investment of $11.3 million to train 5,400 learners for low-carbon careers across Canada. Hamilton, ON [August 14, 2025] – The Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is proud to announce a new nationwide green building skills training initiative, Advancing Access and Skills Training for Green Buildings and Retrofits, supported by an $11.3 […]

Jan 16, 2025

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery and Wawanesa renew youth innovation grant

Investing $150,000 to inspire more youth to lead climate solutions across Canada. HAMILTON, Ontario, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), in partnership with Wawanesa Insurance, has renewed its support for young climate action innovators by announcing the continuation of the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation Grants for a second consecutive […]

Avr 23, 2024

Les Collèges canadiens pour une relance économique résiliente et Wawanesa Insurance annoncent cinq projets menés par des jeunes et financés par 150 000 $ de subventions à l’innovation jeunesse.

HAMILTON, Ontario, 22 avr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Les Collèges canadiens pour une relance économique résiliente (C2R2) ont annoncé aujourd’hui les cinq projets menés par des jeunes qui ont été sélectionnés pour recevoir un financement dans le cadre du programme Les champions du climat Wawanesa : Bourse à l’innovation jeunesse – une initiative, en collaboration avec Wawanesa […]

Mar 27, 2024

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery and Wawanesa Insurance supporting climate-focused projects with $150,000 in youth innovation grants

Bringing youth to the forefront in advancing climate solutions HAMILTON, Ontario, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today the launch of a new initiative, in collaboration with Wawanesa Insurance, to support young leaders who want to address climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Wawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation […]

Jan 10, 2024

Mohawk College and national partners training workers for hydrogen-fueled operations

Two new courses will provide hydrogen awareness training and the potential to integrate green power use in the workplace. Hamilton, Ont., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today at Mohawk College, Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced the introduction of new microcredentials to prepare workers for the transition to hydrogen-fueled power for industrial […]

Nov 17, 2023

New Economy Canada Unites Business, Indigenous and Labour Leaders to Boost Canada’s Economic Competitiveness

OTTAWA – November 15, 2023 – Securing Canada’s long-term competitiveness in a quickly decarbonizing global economy is the focus of New Economy Canada, a newly launched non-partisan initiative uniting business, Indigenous and labour leaders at the forefront of this transition. With over 45 members, New Economy Canada brings together diverse industrial sectors with prominent labour […]

Oct 19, 2023

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery focuses on resilient housing and upskilling for Canadian communities

The Government of Canada-funded program provides specialized training for 204 workers in Indigenous and rural communities in four provinces. Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities […]

Farmer spraying his crops using a drone

Sep 20, 2023

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers fully funded training through Quick Train Canada

The School of Continuing Education has 15 free microcredentials available with more on the horizon. September 19, 2023 — Saskatchewan Polytechnic is offering fully funded job-skills-related micro-credentials for workers looking to upskill for their existing jobs or reskilling for a new career through Quick Train Canada. These courses focus on the tools and skills required for […]

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Août 31, 2023

Quick Train Canada offers fully funded training for upskilling, reskilling workers across the country

100+ new courses being offered to help people prepare for green jobs Hamilton, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quick Train Canada is welcoming the Canadian workforce back to school this fall. Through a network of community colleges across the country, Quick Train Canada is introducing more than 100 new fully funded job-skills-related microcredentials for […]

Mohawk College

Mai 8, 2023

C2R2 prépare les travailleurs aux compétences requises pour faire une transition rapide vers une économie propre

Hamilton, ON, 8 mai 2023 – Les Collèges canadiens pour une relance économique résiliente (C2R2) tiendront des réunions virtuelles avec les parlementaires fédéraux les 8 et 9 mai 2023. C2R2 est une coalition de 14 institutions provenant de partout au Canada, fortement alignée et offrant un engagement établi en faveur de la durabilité. Elles se […]