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Canada: Federal Government Investing $173.7 Million To Expand Women Entrepreneurship Supports

The federal government will invest $173.7 million over five years to extend the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, aiming to improve access to financing, training and business networks for women across Canada. The funding, announced by Minister of Women and Gender...

‘AI Couldn’t Fix A Boat’: The Apprentices Keeping A Traditional Craft Afloat

At a boatyard, a group of enthusiastic apprentices are hard at work, restoring two traditional vessels. Aged between 16 and 31, they are learning skills at risk of being lost. With boatbuilding recently included on a list of endangered crafts, could these young people...

People Are Warming Up To Robots At Work – But They Don’t Want Them In Hospitals Or Schools

Technological capabilities may no longer been the limiting factor when it comes to how and where robots can be deployed, with new Hexagon research revealing public support isn’t always there. Much of the public is becoming more accepting of robots in the workplace,...

Astemo Engineering Careers Tour Meets Marcis Jansons, Wayne State University

The Global Auto Mobility and Smart Mobility Today team spent the day on campus at Detroit’s Wayne State University just before winter break. During our visit, Cindy Polakowski and John Petty met with Marcis Jansons, Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering...
When Everybody Becomes A Gig Worker

The American gig economy is at a strange crossroads. More workers than ever are turning to apps like Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart to pay the bills, even as it becomes clearer that the promise of flexible, lucrative work was always more myth than reality for many....

15 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay At Least $50 Per Hour

Working from home is great. Working from home and earning around $50 an hour is the dream, especially when you’re staring at rent, groceries, kids’ activities, and maybe even a student loan bill. It can feel like you have to choose between decent pay and flexibility....

The Most Important Career Skill To Build In 2026

The end of the year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are, what you’re good at, and what you want to develop in the new year. The job market continues to be intense and competitive, so you’re wise to consider hiring trends and how you can best prepare and...

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