York’s Markham Campus provides a hands-on environment where students build an entrepreneurial mindset.
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Talent & Careers
Forum links talent, industry for York’s economic growth
More than 130 job seekers and 68 partners from business and community agencies participated in the forum, reflecting growing momentum behind a shared commitment to connect talent with opportunity and foster equitable employment practices in York Region.
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Milwaukee Tool expands operations into Georgina with new service hub at Keswick Business Park
The Town of Georgina is pleased to welcome Milwaukee Tool, a global leader in professional cordless power tools, accessories and hand tools, as the newest major tenant in the Keswick Business Park.
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York University Markham marks first anniversary with 1,000 students enrolled
York University’s Markham campus will welcome a new cohort of students through orientation, marking one year since it opened. According to Dan Palermo, deputy provost at the Markham campus, the school will admit around 600 students this fall, bringing the total number of students to around 1,000.
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York University’s Markham Campus puts experiential education at forefront with unique biotechnology programs
Two standout offerings are the master of biotechnology management (MBM) and graduate diploma in biotechnology programs. These courses were developed with direct input from industry professionals to ensure students gain relevant, practical experience.
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Loblaws starts hiring for massive new facility
The new Loblaws distribution facility coming to East Gwillimbury, on Newmarket’s border, is now recruiting for the hundreds of employees who will make it run.
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Amazon opening five new Canadian delivery stations; one in Richmond Hill
“Amazon’s last-mile network plays a critical role in helping us continue to deliver at the fastest speeds ever. The new Amazon delivery stations bring us closer to our customers, while also creating job opportunities and allowing us to invest in local communities,” said Jasmin Begagic, director, Canada operations at Amazon Logistics.
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First cohort of students at York University Markham Campus celebrate start of a new academic journey
The new 10-story campus is situated in the transit-integrated, mixed-use, high-density urban core of Markham Centre.
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Newmarket training firm, Fair Chance Learning, gets $2.1M grant to upskill 400 workers
The Main Street educational institution is getting a big boost from the provincial government, with Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy announcing $2.1 million in funding Aug. 16.
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Vaughan student awarded international business scholarship
EDC awarded a total of $135,000 to post-secondary students demonstrating high levels of academic achievement and a commitment to community service.
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Provincial funding upskills 150 jobseekers, boosts York Region’s agricultural sector, Newmarket-Aurora MPP says
The goal is to build foundational skills, introduce innovations in the agri-food value chain, and foster partnerships that support workforce transitions into in-demand agri-tech occupations.
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York University medical school to open in Vaughan in 2028
The provincial government’s 2024 budget, released last week, included an initial $9 million for the design work on the new facility.
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It’s official, ventureLAB is a Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row
ventureLAB is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the Fourth Year in a Row.
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York Region creates new plan to boost business, economy, workforce
York Region business and research leaders are welcoming a new strategy to help develop the regional economy and businesses.
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Iranian couple starts KO Club Kickboxing and Martial Arts Fitness in Aurora
In March 2021, they managed to open their own gym — KO Club Kickboxing and Martial Arts Fitness in Aurora.
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Newmarket among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations
The Investing in Women’s Futures program provides a range of services and employment supports to help women overcome barriers, increase well-being, build skills and gain employment.
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