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Motivation Struggles: Getting Past Negative Thoughts and Feelings

“This is a great start.” I looked up from my Grade 12 teacher’s wooden desk. “Yeah, you’ll need more quotes to support your second and…

Aug 18, 2021

Motivation Struggles: Getting Past Negative Thoughts and Feelings

Aug 18, 2021

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July Job Numbers

While the employment gains should be celebrated, July’s labour market indicators show a rise in the number of discouraged workers, who will…

Aug 17, 2021

July Job Numbers

Aug 17, 2021

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A Good Vision, A Lacking Roll-out: Transforming Ontario’s Employment Services

In the backdrop of pandemic, an Employment Services Transformation (EST) is quietly moving forward in Ontario, with little insight into the…

Aug 11, 2021

A Good Vision, A Lacking Roll-out: Transforming Ontario’s Employment Services

Aug 11, 2021

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Staying Productive While Unmotivated

“If you’re looking for a quick win, this section is a really easy one to finish off.” Sophia, the Communications Manager at First Work…

Aug 4, 2021

Staying Productive While Unmotivated

Aug 4, 2021

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Pushing Boundaries through Entrepreneurship Career Exploration

I think it’s safe to say of millennials and Gen-zer’s, we’ve come to the realization that the 9–5 work schedule in place for as long as we…

Jun 30, 2021

Pushing Boundaries through Entrepreneurship Career Exploration

Jun 30, 2021

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Navigating Relationships at Work: Building Healthy Relationships and Being a Supportive Co Worker

We walked out into the parking lot, heading towards a fenced in, shaded area. My boss was in search of a park bench located near a newly…

Apr 14, 2021

Navigating Relationships at Work: Building Healthy Relationships and Being a Supportive Co Worker

Apr 14, 2021

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Yes, you should attend that online event!

If you’re like me, then you’re sick of hearing the words “COVID-19.” You long for the days when we were able to gather in large crowds at…

Mar 17, 2021

Yes, you should attend that online event!

Mar 17, 2021

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Navigating Relationships at Work: Reading the Signs…and Responding to Them

I felt great for the rest of the morning. I had just given up scrolling past the news section of my YouTube feed, filled with videos about…

Mar 3, 2021

Navigating Relationships at Work: Reading the Signs…and Responding to Them

Mar 3, 2021

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Growing your horizons: Exploring a career in Landscaping & Horticulture

Back in November, I was asked by Landscape Ontario to partner with Aspire on a career exploration event for the Landscaping and…

Feb 24, 2021

Growing your horizons: Exploring a career in Landscaping & Horticulture

Feb 24, 2021

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Navigating Relationships at Work: Making Critical Decisions and Trusting Myself

I rushed to the parking meter ahead of my car. I didn’t know how long this would take, and had already used most of my ticket time down the…

Feb 17, 2021

Navigating Relationships at Work: Making Critical Decisions and Trusting Myself

Feb 17, 2021

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First Work is Ontario’s employment network: a leading membership organization bringing together the best providers of employment programming and services.

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