Working with students is a great option for businesses and not-for-profit organizations. There are many benefits to working with post-secondary students through work-integrated learning (WIL), whether you are searching for temporary resources, looking for fresh ideas, or possibly looking for professional development opportunities. What is work-integrated learning? Work-integrated learning (WIL) is an umbrella term used to […]
Read moreThe workforce is changing rapidly and a concern for businesses, both large and small, is talent attraction. Many businesses and not-for-profit organizations are searching for ways that can help to attract and retain quality talent in Waterloo Region. Building a talent pipeline is often considered an effective strategy for recruitment as it identifies and engages […]
Read moreWork-integrated learning (WIL) is quickly gaining momentum as a key resource for supporting businesses in our community, both large and small. It is a valuable opportunity for businesses to build a strong talent pipeline and students to improve and learn new skills. The Access Student Talent program works with our local post-secondary schools (Conestoga College, […]
Read moreOn September 29th, 2021, the Access Student Talent Program hosted the Greater KW Chamber’s Business Success Webinar Series to hear from small businesses and a not-for-profit organization about how students have helped support them. We were joined by panelists Bonita Eby of Breakthrough Personal & Professional Development and Fawzia Khan of Women That Give as […]
Read moreIn a year marked by uncertainty and concern, it is no secret that small businesses have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a voice and advocate for the business community in the Greater Kitchener Waterloo area, our mission has always been to help our local businesses succeed; when businesses succeed, our community prospers. […]
Read moreAs a small business, you have a lot to do. After all, you often don’t have a large team of people to manage the different tasks associated with operating your business. As you stay on top of every detail of your business, your workload can seem demanding. One solution to this challenge is to partner […]
Read moreWhile telework has been a part of our daily grind for many months now, an unsettling factor has latched itself to health constraints that were already oppressive: stress. Let’s go back in time, in a world where COVID-19 didn’t yet exist and most employees were enthusiastic at the idea of working from the comforts of […]
Read moreYou’re either growing or dying, and it’s the same case with your business. It is crucial to understand that in order to grow anything, you need to nurture it and put consistent focus and effort to make it happen. Exponential business growth doesn’t usually happen overnight, […]
Read moreOn May 12, 2021, the Access Student Talent Program was pleased to host Andrew Bieler, Director of Partnerships and Learning with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) in a webinar discussing resources and tools available for businesses who are interested in working with students. This post, along with the recording of the webinar (below) […]
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