Gateways to Pathways: Talent and Industry Forum

March 7, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Description

York Region, in partnership with York University and York Regional Police Community Services, is hosting the Gateways to Pathways: Talent and Industry Forum, a full-day in-person FREE event designed to connect job seekers, employers and community organizations in meaningful and practical ways. 

Event details: 

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 

Time: 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. 

Location: York University, Markham Campus, 1 University Blvd. Markham, ON L6G 0H2 

Event webpage and registration: 
Gateways to Pathways: Talent and Industry Forum – York Region 

This forum creates space for open conversations about today’s labour market, inclusive hiring practices and employment pathways across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, agrifood, healthcare, life sciences, emerging technologies and public services.  

Job seekers will have opportunities to:  

• Connect with hiring employers and employment service providers 
• Learn about labour market trends in York Region 
• Explore inclusive workplace practices and labour trafficking laws 
• Engage in a welcoming environment that supports confidence, belonging and career success 

The event supports sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and targets job seekers who may be newcomers, youth, women, racialized individuals, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ individuals or those who are unemployed or underemployed.  

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Meet with hiring employers and employment service providers. Learn about in-demand sectors such as advanced manufacturing, Agri food, healthcare, public services and emerging technologies while engaging in a welcoming environment designed to support confidence, belonging and career success.