October 2019

Industry Expertise Further Strengthens Future Skills Framework Ahead of November Consultation Session

Tourism stakeholders continue to bring real-world guidance to the Future Skills Framework, a three-year initiative to create a comprehensive and sustainable collection of competencies and essential skills for the tourism sector. Sixteen industry experts from across Canada gathered in Ottawa, Ontario, on September 24 and 25 for two days of consultation towards content of the […]

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Addressing Hotel Labour Shortages: Destination Employment Training Underway Across Canada

Now into its second year, the national Destination Employment program continues to successfully help newcomers acquire the knowledge and experience they need to gain meaningful employment in Canada. The program provides skills and language training to newcomers to Canada in five regions: Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. Participating employers gain resources to help

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Victoria Behune to Retire from OTEC Workforce Solutions

Toronto, Ontario, September 26, 2019: Today, OTEC Workforce Solutions announced that President and CEO, Victoria Behune, has decided to retire effective December 31, 2019. Behune joined OTEC on March 20, 2006 and has served as President and CEO for almost 14 years. She has been a dynamic, visionary, entrepreneurial leader who has overseen the growth

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