C2R2 won silver in the Strategic Leadership category at the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP)’s World Congress this September in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The WFCP Awards of Excellence seek to distinguish member institutions and individuals whose exceptional initiatives are strengthening applied learning and research outcomes, and celebrate remarkable contributions to skills development and […]
More than 200 members of 14 Indigenous communities, including a sizable number of young people, in Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, have gained basic valuable construction skills that will allow them to pursue further trades training or perform small maintenance/renovations on their own homes and, in the process, revitalize those communities. They were participants in […]
Opinion | BY RON MCKERLIE | June 10, 2024 We must collectively ensure that workers and employers in all regions of Canada have the skills and resources to thrive in the economy of today and tomorrow. The federal government should continue supporting projects that are national in scope to ensure regional comparative advantages, strengths, and […]
Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is thrilled to share that Mohawk College, SAIT, Nova Scotia Community College, Holland College, and Lambton College received the 2024 Hydrogen Digital Innovator Award at the April 24 Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton, Canada. The institutions collaborated on the creation and delivery of the Hydrogen Awareness and Understanding […]
In the aftermath of the far-reaching economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada stands at the brink of a transformative post-pandemic recovery. Amid unparalleled job losses across numerous sectors, the ongoing climate crisis, and increasing socio-economic inequality, a resilient and sustainable long-term economic transition will mean training a workforce poised to take on these urgent […]
As careers continue to evolve in step with our emerging green economy, Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is providing valuable opportunities for workers to future-proof their job skills, and for businesses to meet the changing labour needs. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 29 per cent of jobs in this country will […]
Finding a job is no easy feat, especially in today’s labour market. Employers need young people with skills to adapt to new technologies and new ways of doing business, while also addressing global challenges like climate change and inequality. Career Launcher can help. In fact, since 2015 Career Launcher has helped over 2,100 young people gain […]
Minister Vandal made the announcement of over $3.5 million in federal funding in a visit to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). This investment will help small- and medium-sized firms innovating in clean energy technologies and remotely controlled aerial vehicle applications. March 16, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta – Prairies Economic Development Canada Alberta businesses are […]
The Better Homes Hamilton Pilot Program will soon assist up to 50 homeowners across Hamilton, Ontario in starting their home energy retrofit journey! The program will provide both financing and coaching services to complete a select list of energy-efficiency measures aimed at increasing home efficiency and comfort while decreasing emissions associated with residential heating and […]
Student Energy has recently launched a report on insights from the Energy Transition Skills Project! In 2022, Student Energy launched the Energy Transition Skills Project, in partnership with Orsted, to learn what young people are looking for in a job and what barriers they face to employment in the energy transition. This newly launched report […]
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