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From resourcefulness to ideas & opportunities and into action skills, dive into the startup and innovation skills-first mindset. We're reflecting on the skills young Canadians will need in the future world of work and the shifts in the ecosystem.
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How to Hire a Student in Canada (Step-by-Step) A practical guide to hiring students in Canada, including eligibility requirements, government funding opportunities, and best practices for employers.
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What We Heard at VFC’s AI & the Future of Work Roundtable In June, Venture for Canada convened leaders from across AI, venture capital, education, workforce development, law, and public policy for an AI & the Future of Work Roundtable hosted at The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University. The roundtable brought together members of Venture for Canada's newly established AI Advisory Council, VFC Board members, and staff to explore a question that is becoming increasingly urgent:
What will it take to prepare young Canadians for an AI-shaped economy?
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Venture for Canada Proposes Model to Help Small Businesses Responsibly Implement AI While Creating Workforce Opportunities for Young Canadians As Canada launches its new National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, AI for All, Venture for Canada is releasing a major policy brief proposing a scalable solution to one of the strategy's central priorities: helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) responsibly adopt AI by empowering students and recent graduates to contribute to its design and implementation.
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Why More Women in Northern Ontario Should Be Buying Businesses Think buying a business is out of reach? In Northern Ontario, it might actually be your biggest advantage. Discover how Erin Sisko turned a local opportunity into ownership—and why now is the moment more women should do the same.
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7 Best Resources to Learn How to Buy a Business Curious about buying a business instead of starting one from scratch? Discover seven powerful resources — from programs and platforms to podcasts and books — that can help you learn the fundamentals of acquisition entrepreneurship and take your first steps toward business ownership.
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The Future of Work Won’t Be Built by Hype. It Will Be Built by Real Experience. Canada doesn’t have a talent problem — it has an experience gap. As youth unemployment rises, this piece unpacks why proactive learning, real-world exposure, and human-centric skills matter more than ever for the future of work.
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Support Local: 2025 Canadian Holiday Gift Guide for Conscious Shoppers Looking for holiday gifts that feel good and do good? Explore Canadian-made picks that are intentional, useful, and support youth employment across the country.
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Empowering Canada’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Reflections From the Field
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I’m Ready to Buy My First Business, Now What? Curious about buying a business but not sure where to start? Learn how thousands of Canadians are turning a wave of retirements into ownership opportunities—and how ETA Bootcamp can help you confidently navigate your first acquisition.
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Building Canada’s ETA Ecosystem With Village Wellth Canada’s next generation of entrepreneurs isn’t just building new businesses—they’re buying them. Discover how Village Wellth is empowering searchers through hands-on tools and training with Venture for Canada’s ETA Academy.
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