“The work of the CEI centers communities, and the people that live and work within these communities. Through this work the CEI is able to better help make meaningful change and ensure that individuals and their communities thrive. The inclusive nature of the CEI allows for the innovation necessary to continue make a difference in regard to employment in Nova Scotia, today and in the future.”
"Our biggest asset is the diversity of our communities. Our differences in perspectives, stories, knowledge and experiences are exactly where innovation emerges. Our work prioritizes inclusivity and collaboration in finding what is working and how these best practices can be shared, ensuring that those who are impacted by decisions have a voice throughout the process."
“The CEI does purposeful community-based research with a focus on diversity, inclusion and equity. Through collaboration and career development pathways, the CEI helps Nova Scotian citizens find opportunities for meaningful work that helps them achieve a full and abundant life.”
"Employment is an integral part of our lives, it determines where you live, what food you eat, and what services you have access to and all of those are determining factors in how healthy you are. The impact that employment has on our health is important and I am excited to have the chance to explore it further this summer!"
“Innovation through collaboration is the cornerstone of our engagement, learning and research agenda. At the CEI, we focus on bringing together the people, knowledge and assets that strengthen communities and organizations, and build capacity for positive social change.”
"The foundation of meaningful employment is good relationships, the foundation of a good relationship is trust. CEI’s investment in community relationships creates a space that allows trust to grow and collaboration to take place."
"Diversity facilitates creativity, widening the lens of possibility by learning from various ways of knowing, listening, valuing, and organizing. By leveraging the diversity of knowledges and experiences from across our communities, we can work together to reimagine and reshape employment opportunities so that all people can find meaningful, dignified, and sustainable work."
"Our work at the CEI strives to break down the barriers of inequality through innovative, evidence-based research that addresses the issues that impact our diverse communities. We seek to consistently ask "who is not at the table?". The voices of our communities are powerful and provide opportunities for collaborative, long-term and much needed change."