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Academic Director and Founder of Toronto Metropolitan University's Diversity Institute, Dr. Wendy Cukier
Description
Dr. Wendy Cukier is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Ted Rogers School of Management and Founder of the Diversity Institute, a research centre with 80 staff and hubs across the country studying skills, technology, and inclusion.
In today's episode, we talk about why agriculture rarely comes up in conversations about entrepreneurship, the succession crisis facing Canadian farms, and how community gardens can be a real first step into an agriculture career.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:25 – Meet Dr. Wendy Cukier
05:06 – A Day in Her Career
08:32 – Breaking the Farmer Stereotype
12:22 – Career Openings from Succession
16:41 – A Non-Traditional Path In
17:57 – Research Students Can Use
20:00 – Spotting Gaps as Opportunity
23:56 – Volunteer Your Way In
28:02 – Where AI Jobs Are Growing
31:30 – Skills You Need Now
35:07 – Where to Aim Your Career
38:43 – Advice for Your Next Step
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