Budget 2016 and its Impact on the Future of Government Funding

Budget 2016 and its Impact on the Future of Government Funding

Editor’s Note: Details of the Canada Summer Jobs program are subject to change at any time; details on this page were accurate as of the posting date. To learn about current program details, please contact Mentor Works or visit canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job. The first budget tabled by a new Canadian federal government always presents a lot of interest;…

Toronto Manufacturer Awarded $100,000 in Business Expansion Grants

Toronto Manufacturer Awarded $100,000 in Business Expansion Grants

Viscor Inc. is a Toronto, Ontario-based manufacturer of lighting and sheet metal products for commercial and industrial use. Since 1952, the company has had incredible domestic success and has expanded to offer three product lines, Visioneering, Certolux, and TBR Lighting Brands. Although Viscor Inc. is the leading producer of LED and fluorescent lighting products in…

Why Hiring a Recent Graduate Makes Sense for Many Canadian Businesses

Why Hiring a Recent Graduate Makes Sense for Many Canadian Businesses

Editor’s Note: Details of the Canada Summer Jobs program are subject to change at any time; details on this page were accurate as of the posting date. To learn about current program details, please contact Mentor Works or visit canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job. Spring is just around the corner and that means that hiring season is about to kick…

Gain Exporting Experience at Spring 2016 CME Training Events

Gain Exporting Experience at Spring 2016 CME Training Events

Many Canadian businesses assume that the domestic market provides them with enough opportunities to grow and succeed. On the contrary, due to an increasingly globalized marketplace, businesses must expand their market and attract new customers outside of their country’s borders in order to reach their full growth potential. Business owners can take the necessary steps…

Mitacs Elevate Research Grants

Mitacs Elevate Research Grants

For over 15 years, Mitacs has assisted the formation of innovative research and development collaborations between leading post-secondary research institutions and Canadian businesses. These collaborations help businesses across the country to access new resources, talent, and technical abilities not possible alone. Through the Mitacs Elevate program, businesses can collaborate with leading universities to hire a…

GO Talent Supports Immigration and Orientation of Skilled ICT Workers

GO Talent Supports Immigration and Orientation of Skilled ICT Workers

According to the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)’s recent publication, Labour Market Outlook, over 182,000 information and communications technology (ICT) positions will need to be filled across all Canadian industries by 2019. Filling these positions will enable Canadian businesses to become more competitive and secure the country’s digital advantage in an increasingly connected world….

The Mentor Works Advantage: Supporting Canadian Business Excellence

The Mentor Works Advantage: Supporting Canadian Business Excellence

The Mentor Works team of dedicated professionals are available to help support your small or mid-sized business’ success. By developing a deep knowledge of government grants, loans, and tax incentives, Mentor Works Ltd. helps proactive businesses to realize strategic investment plans such as hiring new employees or performing research and development activities. Mentor Works provides…

How to Qualify for the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP)

How to Qualify for the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP)

As part of the Government of Canada’s 2015 Economic Action Plan, the Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP) provides Canadian government funding to businesses demonstrating and prototyping innovative automotive products or processes. Through this business funding opportunity, more Canadian businesses will be able to contribute clean, sustainable, and energy efficient technologies to a market that is…

Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation (OCWI) Helps Narrow Labour Gap

Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation (OCWI) Helps Narrow Labour Gap

One of the most formidable hurdles encountered by jobseekers, myself included before I found Mentor Works, is the seemingly vast disconnect between the skills we possess and the skills that prospective employers are expecting from their recruit. Reading job descriptions that require specialized skills or the dreaded “X years of experience” can be discouraging for…

Grand River Foods Awarded $1.3M in SWODF Ontario Government Funding

Grand River Foods Awarded $1.3M in SWODF Ontario Government Funding

Cambridge, Ontario food processor, Grand River Foods, supplies Canadian grocery stores, restaurants, and food service companies with over 200 private label food products. Their growing team, which consists of nearly 250 employees, are dedicated to providing superior quality and value for clients. With over 25 years in business, Grand River Foods has developed superior food…