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May 9, 2023

How Rural Roots can Prepare Newcomers for Canada’s Workforce

RDN Updates

Rural Immigration Initiative

Canada’s immigration doors have been opened in recent years allowing newcomers to migrate into the country as students, permanent residents, or other approved immigration paths as one way to address a skilled labour shortage. However, some newcomers find the integration and transition into the Canadian workforce difficult or complex due to several factors such as […]

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February 3, 2023

3 Ways Work-Integrated Learning Helps Build Employer Capacity

RDN Updates

Shelter Pulse

Businesses across sectors worldwide are currently facing crucial challenges such as accelerating digital transformation, sustainability, global economic downturn, and rising client expectations. But, at the heart of these challenges, is stiff competition for a talented workforce as companies need more resources to build capacity and meet their business goals. So how can organizations build sustainable […]

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April 11, 2013

3 Ways Work-Integrated Learning Supports Innovative Business Solutions: Bob Bezpalko’s Story

Success Stories

Rural Immigration Initiative

Innovation is simply the understanding and knowledge that there is an efficient way of doing something – achieving a set task or goal. However, arriving at an innovative idea requires creative thinking, stepping outside the box, and oftentimes teamwork or partnership. But how can employers make sure they stay  innovative?  Bob Bezpalko, the Executive Director […]

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