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Propel: Building Canada’s Tourism Workforce, One Student at a Time

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By Joe Baker, Tourism HR Canada Board of Directors In August of 2021, Canada’s tourism sector was in a fragile place. We were navigating workforce losses, sector uncertainty, and deep concern about future capacity. Out of that turbulence came a timely, targeted solution: Propel—a student work placement program powered by Tourism HR Canada and funded […]

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Propel Launches Fifth Year with New Success Stories

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Tourism HR Canada is delighted to announce that the Propel Student Work Placement Program is launching its fifth year of supporting the growth of a vibrant and skilled tourism sector. The program plays a vital role in linking post-secondary students and tourism employers, building talent and encouraging the exploration of tourism career opportunities. Thanks to funding

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In Their Words: How Propel Is Supporting Tourism Businesses

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In just over three years, the Propel Student Work Placement Program has connected hundreds of employers and students across Canada for a wide variety of tourism-related roles. Funded by the Government of Canada and coordinated by Tourism HR Canada, Propel connects employers with post-secondary students looking to complete a work-integrated learning (WIL) placement as part

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