When we think of education, most of us think of schools, but do we also think of a certain age? Lifelong learning is exactly how it sounds. The pursuit of education and training for life.

Tune in to this insightful podcast as we sit with Rachel Crane, learning and engagement lead for Workforce Collective and executive director at Literacy Link Niagara as we dive into our recent brief surrounding the education sector as well as the importance of adult education, lifelong learning, and programs that are helping break the barriers to continued education in our community.

Like many sectors, Canada's healthcare system faces staffing shortages and employee recruitment and retention challenges.

These challenges were amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic alongside increased demand for healthcare, with an agin population, and many healthcare workers reaching retirement age.

Tune into this insight filled episode as we hear from Workforce Collective's Research and Project Lead, Thalia Semplonius, about the healthcare sector and what's really going on. We're discussing who makes up the sector, what challenges they're facing, and what needs to be done in order for this vital sector to work at it's full potential, shorten wait times, and relieve hard workers of critical stress!

All of us, no matter where we live in Ontario, are connecting with non-profits whether we realize it or not. The sector provides essential services, health support, employment development, shelter and help for those in need and so much more.

Despite the increased need for help from this sector, funding is on a downward spiral. This is causing high levels of burnout and organizations are facing an unsustainable state of operation.

Tune in to this super insightful episode as we sit with Pamela Uppal-Sandhu from Ontario Non-Profit Network as we take a deep dive into what's going on, why it's happening and what needs to change to keep this ever so important sector working at full potential.