SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
TRU contributes to local and regional economic development through research partnerships, co-op placements and workforce development programs.
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The economic impact of TRU
One in every 10 jobs in the Thompson, Nicola and Cariboo region — and one in every 140 jobs across B.C. — is supported by TRU and its students.
Learn moreEmployee groups and unions
TRU’s multiple employee groups, unions and collective agreements help students, staff and faculty achieve their goals, including CUPE 4879, TRU Faculty Association, TRU Open Learning Faculty Association, TRU Student Union and Association of Professional Administrators.
Co-operative education
Students can blend on-campus learning with career-related work experience.
Learn moreTRU WorkStudy program
TRU-funded program for full-time Canadian students with financial need to work part-time jobs that accommodate their studies, running September to April.
Learn moreTRU People and Culture
Internal SharePoint site for TRU employees with resources for professional development, policies and workplace information.
Learn moreTRU Employment Equity policy
Promotes fair employment practices for women, Indigenous peoples, people with diverse needs and racialized minorities.
Learn moreTRU Supplier Code of Conduct
Outlines expectations for ethical and responsible behavior of suppliers in alignment with TRU’s values.
Learn moreSDG Accord
As an institutional signatory to the SDG Accord, TRU submits annual reports on our contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals and shares evidence of our progress through events and actions on campus and in our community. These submissions are synthesized with others into a public progress report by the SDG Accord.
