Events

Strengthen Northern Ontario Workplaces Through Disability Inclusion

An Information Session for Employers in Mining, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing & More 

April 23rd, 2025 - 1:00 PM EST

According to the 2025 Ontario Economic Report, 40% of businesses in Northern Ontario are experiencing a labour shortage. At the same time, a national survey shows that 70% of job seekers prefer to work for companies that intentionally commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion (Glassdoor, 2020). 

In today’s economy, disability inclusive hiring is a strategic advantage. 

Companies that focus on disability inclusion grow sales nearly 3x faster and profits over 4x faster than their competitors (Accenture, 2020). Disability inclusive workplaces can attract and retainexperiencedtalent— something every business needs. 

Join us for a virtual information session on April 23, 2025, to explore how the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) can support your business in building a more inclusive and sustainableworkplace. 

Whether you are a business owner, an HR professional, or a decision-maker in mining, skilled trades, manufacturing, hospitality and/or healthcare, we encourage you to attend!  

Closed captioning and ASL interpretation is provided for this event.

About the Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) 

The Ontario Corporate Training Centre (OCTC) is a province wide project aimed to provide research informed training, resources, and services to businesses across Ontario. 

Supported by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) and funded by the Government of Canada, this project will foster strength-based collaborations and transform the employment landscape for people who have a disability.