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These stories about career paths, local jobs, programs and tales of success that highlight Barrie's diverse job market are made possible through the continued support of Laurentian University as part of our Community Leaders Program.


Camp Molly gives girls first-hand look at firefighting in Barrie

Camp Molly gives girls first-hand look at firefighting in Barrie

'It’s really to give them a peek behind the curtain on what it’s like to work in the fire service,' Barrie Fire official says of four-day event
Blueprint for success: Georgian student off to France for WorldSkills Competition

Blueprint for success: Georgian student off to France for WorldSkills Competition

'It’s been a lot of work and it’s been a long time coming, but overall I think it’s been a good experience,' says Ethan McCallum
Searching for jobs in the AI age can be challenging, say recruiters

Searching for jobs in the AI age can be challenging, say recruiters

'The world has drastically changed, especially in the last 20 to 30 years,' says Avery Konda
Golf industry has opportunities teed up for sport's biggest enthusiasts

Golf industry has opportunities teed up for sport's biggest enthusiasts

'There’s tremendous opportunity for anyone who is super keen and eager to get started at the ground level,' says Barrie Country Club official
It's not too late for students in search of summer job

It's not too late for students in search of summer job

'Students seem to be less in tune with the cadence from pre-pandemic … We’ve had to be a lot more patient with our on-boarding process,' says City of Barrie’s recreation program supervisor
Major local investment at Honda will jolt area's EV manufacturing

Major local investment at Honda will jolt area's EV manufacturing

Electrical engineering professor at Georgian College says recent announcement for Alliston plant will be 'great opportunity' for its students in various departments
New innovation centre will mirror community needs, help create jobs

New innovation centre will mirror community needs, help create jobs

According to provincial government, its network of innovation centres helped in the creation of more than 10,000 jobs through the support of 5,500 technology-oriented firms
Job seekers urged to take 'Me Inc.' approach to careers

Job seekers urged to take 'Me Inc.' approach to careers

'Everyone should approach their career progression with an entrepreneurial spirit, no matter what the position or industry,' says official
Social enterprise teams up with Meridian to build jobs, homes

Social enterprise teams up with Meridian to build jobs, homes

'There’s a whole pool of people who aren’t getting great access to the labour market,' says Community Builders founder Brandon Day, who aims to solve that
Making things better: Barrie company embraces puzzles, challenges

Making things better: Barrie company embraces puzzles, challenges

'I enjoy seeing the many talented and creative minds from all departments come together to find ingenious solutions on projects,' says developer at Innovative Automation