Employment support organizations are busier than ever during COVID-19. Here’s how they’re adapting to support even more people.

Author Nickie Shobeiry
EMBERS and Causeway share how they’re supporting people without employment during the crisis

Why It Matters

Since March 2020, Canadians have lost one million jobs due to COVID-19. Employment support organizations, especially those serving already vulnerable populations, are working on overdrive to keep up, while pivoting business models in innovative ways.

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