Corporate Publications
BHER is making a difference for Canada's employers and post-secondary students through work-integrated learning (WIL)
BHER creates and supports partnerships between businesses and higher education institutions that strengthen Canada's talent pipelines — and we have...
This strategic plan outlines how BHER will continue to drive change over the next three years.
- Connect and convene with purpose
Our core mandate. We will connect, convene and lead the conversation on skills, talent...
Since 2019, BHER has worked closely with the Government of Canada on the shared goal of ensuring that every post-secondary student has access to a work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunity before they graduate. BHER does this...
General Publications
Introducing RBC Future Launch: A 10-year, $500 million commitment from RBC to help prepare youth for the future of work.
Major changes in the way the world works ─ such as automation and artificial intelligence ─ are sparking anxiety about jobs and the future of employment. Learn how business and post-secondary leaders are working together...
Hear from some of Canada’s post-secondary leaders and talent experts on the challenges of opportunities in preparing Canadians for the future. This video features Elizabeth Cannon, (University of Calgary), Richard Florizone (Dalhousie University), Michael Naufal...
Research Publications
Too many talented Canadians are left out of the labor market due to inaccessible workplaces.
Accessible procurement, or AP, prioritizes the integration of universal accessibility into procurement practices to ensure that persons with disabilities (PwDs)...
Persons with disabilities (PwDs) are an under-utilized talent pool in Canada, despite post-secondary achievements and work readiness.
We spoke with employers about the barriers, needs, and enablers they face when it comes to hiring, supporting...
COVID-19 dramatically altered the nature of work, including WIL, and it continues to impact students and recent graduates from equity-deserving communities. But, it also made way for employers, and post-secondaries to develop new opportunities to...