{
  "id": 17389659,
  "title": "Toronto Pearson airport, Seneca Polytechnic form partnership to connect students with in-demand jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/toronto-pearson-airport-seneca-polytechnic-form-partnership-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:59:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/31/toronto-pearson-airport-seneca-polytechnic-jobs-partnership/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto Pearson International Airport and Seneca Polytechnic have teamed up to create a partnership aimed at connecting students with in-demand jobs in the growing aviation sector. Karen Mazurkewich, a vice-president at the airport, explained that the program is part of a larger initiative to develop a talent pipeline for the workforce. With an expected expansion of the airport and related businesses by the mid-2030s, the partnership aims to accelerate the development of a skilled workforce to meet the anticipated growth in passengers and staff.\n\nThe partnership will involve a range of Seneca Polytechnic programs, including aviation, airport operations, maintenance, logistics, and trades. Sean Price, a manager at Seneca Polytechnic overseeing aviation academic programs, stated that the collaboration will help align the curriculum with the needs of the airport, ensuring students are well-prepared for the industry's demands. The program offers students hands-on experience, such as Ling Hong, a flight services student pursuing a career as a flight attendant, who recently completed a customer service placement at the airport. Ling Hong expressed that the program provided her with practical experience and a passion for the aviation industry.\n\nLeena Bah, another flight services graduate, recently secured a position as a flight attendant with a major Canadian airline after completing her placement. She credited the program with giving her an edge in initial training and preparing her for a career in the industry. The collaboration between Toronto Pearson and Seneca Polytechnic aims to create a workforce that can adapt to the evolving needs of the aviation sector, offering students the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and growing industry.",
  "summary": "Toronto Pearson airport staff are looking to connect Seneca students with aviation, construction, office, operations and maintenance jobs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Toronto Pearson and Seneca Polytechnic partner to connect students with aviation jobs.",
    "Program covers aviation, airport operations, maintenance, logistics, and trades.",
    "Students gain hands-on experience through airport placements."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}