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Kicking off #Futures26 with “Building Partnerships with Industry Voices on Ontario’s Workforce Future.”Moderator @MonteMcNaughton is joined by leaders from manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
COO Lauren Tedesco of @APMACanada & Mike Gallardo, President of @MeritOntario
Opening theme: success in workforce development depends on alignment. Employers, government, training partners and community organizations, with the people we serve at the centre. #Futures26
The #FutureOfWork is inclusive. @EYCanada's Tammy Morris and @auticoncanada's Ali Dussault present 'The Future of Work in Neuroinclusion' at #Futures26.
Cross-system collaboration strengthens workforce planning and employment pathways. Great turnout for @collegeboreal's Jessica Lachance, @psdssab's David Mills, and Jeff Degagne of BeSciWorks.com at #Futures26!
First Work extends its sincere thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, WCG Services.
Their partnership reflects a shared belief that investing in people strengthens workplaces and communities alike, and we are proud to have them alongside us this year.
Welcome to #Futures26: The Resilience Dividend - Investing in People, Strengthening Futures.
Thrilled to have @RBC as our lead sponsor.
#InvestingInPeople #FirstWork
Bienvenue à #Futures26! 🎉 Formation, partage et mobilisation pour bâtir l'avenir de l'Ontario. Inscription à 7h15. Merci @collegeboreal pour les sacs-cadeaux!
Good morning #Futures26 Delegates! Welcome to Blue Mountain Resort—we’re excited for a week of learning and connecting.
Registration opens at 7:15AM in the Atrium.
Thanks to @collegeboreal for sponsoring our delegate bags!
#WorkforceDevelopment #Ontario #BlueMountain
Are you a #Hospitality or #Tourism employer/business owner in Thunder Bay or Kenora?
Join First Work’s Hospitality Training Webinar on Nov. 19 for practical strategies to attract, recruit & retain talent.
#EmployerEngagement #Employers #NorthernOntario
What happened in #WorkforceDev this week?
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Opportunity starts with the chance to grow.
First Work's partnership with Grow with Google has helped connect Canadians to emerging skills development. We're proud to have @googlecanada as a Supporting Sponsor of #Futures26.
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For 38 years, First Work has connected Ontario's workforce sector.
Now, we host the sector’s biggest annual gathering and the place where our community comes to learn, share, and reconnect.
Join us Oct 28–30 at Blue Mountain for #Futures26.
Tickets: firstwork.org/futures-2026/
Want to better understand client motivation and readiness for change?
Join us for Practical Applications of Motivational Interviewing Part 1 and gain practical, evidence-based tools to support clients through change.
Register Now: firstwork.wildapricot.org/ev…
Still a few spots left in this highly requested training – don't miss your chance!
Frontline staff know that supporting clients often means navigating difficult conversations.
Strengthen your communication skills, navigate conflict with confidence, and foster psychological safety in the workplace in this virtual training.
Apply now: firstwork.wildapricot.org/ev…
The best workforce solutions happen through partnership.
At #Futures26, we'll recognize ESP-employer partnerships delivering:
—Employment results
—Workforce impact
—Creative solutions
Submit a name by Aug 28:
surveymonkey.com/r/FWPARTNER…
Frontline staff know that supporting clients often means navigating difficult conversations.
Strengthen your communication skills, navigate conflict with confidence, and foster psychological safety in the workplace in this virtual training.
Apply now: firstwork.wildapricot.org/ev…
The 2025 Legacy Award honoured Donna Sedore of Employment North for more than 30 years of service and leadership supporting Northern communities and #WorkforceDevelopment across #Ontario.
Know someone with 25+ years of impact? Nominate them for 2026: surveymonkey.com/r/FWLEGACY2…
