Tap into Durham Region talent to propel your business forward

Whitby, Ontario –  The demand for a talented workforce has never been greater. In Durham Region, our post-secondary schools provide an opportunity for businesses to tap into quality talent, offering energetic graduates, leading-edge training facilities, innovative research and development capabilities.

Durham Region is home to three renowned post-secondary institutions: Durham College, Ontario Tech University, and Trent University Durham GTA. With more than 30,000 full-time students enrolled in their programs annually, Durham’s post-secondary schools offer opportunities to meet workforce needs, including working directly with students, accessing state-of-the-art research labs and testing facilities, and through custom-tailored business services.

Work with students

Working with students can range from accessing students for experential learning opportunities to hiring a graduate. Placements enrich student learning, offer fresh perspectives and builds a network of future employees for your business. Working with students can include co-op placements, practicums and capstone projects. All three institutions offer recruitment and hiring services to connect you with the right graduate for your business.  

Leading-edge research, labs and testing facilities

Access specialized, leading-edge research and development facilities that are designed to support the business community in the development of innovative, practical solutions for real world problems.

Access business services

From specialized training to start-up supports, Durham’s post-secondary schools provide services ranging from applied research to workforce training programs.

Watch the Tap into Talent video and visit InvestDurham.ca/TapIntoTalent to learn more about Durham Region’s top student talent and how the tri-institutions offer opportunities to drive innovation in business and strengthen our regional economy.

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“Durham Region offers businesses world-class talent from three post-secondary institutions, Durham College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University Durham GTA. Our students are driving innovation and leading economic growth. Their talent provides the fresh ideas and research that are set to put more Canadian businesses on the map. Tap into talent to propel your business forward.”

- John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Durham

“Durham College is excited to partner with The Regional Municipality of Durham to highlight the extensive post-secondary knowledge and expertise available here in our community. This collaboration between academia and industry will allow local businesses to leverage support from the brightest minds in the region and leading-edge research to foster innovation and drive economic growth. Our students will also have the opportunity to gain important hands-on learning and develop the career-ready skills to become the leaders of tomorrow.”

- Don Lovisa, President, Durham College

“On behalf of Ontario Tech, thank you to The Region of Durham for emphasizing the talent and expertise that post-secondary institutions provide to our community. Research partnerships and experiential learning with industry in the Durham Region is a win-win: it provides applied opportunities for our students and researchers, while helping industry to become more innovative providing, a pool of highly qualified talent. Our growing global influence and research-intensive focus is advancing the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, technological advancements and regional development. We are building a community of experts, influencers and entrepreneurs that are homegrown in the Durham Region and contribute directly to the local economy.”

- Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University

“Trent Durham GTA is pleased to contribute to Durham Region’s rich pool of talent. With our focus on community-based research, development of programs to meet the diverse needs of the Durham Region, and our commitment to providing students with meaningful experiential opportunities, Trent Durham encourages our students and grads to continue to build their skills by contributing to the incredible economic growth of the Durham Region.”

 - Dr. Scott Henderson, Dean and Head of Trent University Durham GTA

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