Future Skills Centre • Centre des Compétences futures

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Fostering a network of innovative partners in skills development to prepare Canadians for the future of work.

Who we are
190 +

skills development projects spanning every province and territory

20

economic sectors represented

25000 +

Canadians receiving hands-on skills training

79 %

of projects serving underrepresented and disadvantaged groups

Our Areas of Focus

1Research Insights

Our research, learning and insights go deep and wide to help all Canadians — including policy makers, researchers, practitioners, and employers — to better understand key trends and leading practices and acquire the tools and resources to prepare for the skills that will be needed for the workforce of the future.

2Innovative Skills Approaches

By investing in disruptive, future-focused innovation alongside our project partners, our skills development projects identify emerging and in-demand skills and test new methods of training delivery –  helping Canadians make informed decisions about their career pathways and the opportunity to benefit from shared prosperity. 

3Engaging with Partners

We work closely with partners to build a pan-Canadian network, exchanging ideas, sharing  knowledge and to encourage the adoption of best practices, particularly amongst underserved groups. Through our events, community of practice, and knowledge sharing, we strive to ensure our work is accessible to Canadians.

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Impact Report

We are pleased to bring you this report and showcase some of the impact we have had, alongside our incredible partners, on the skills development ecosystem over the past few years.
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Latest News

Tackling skills shortages now and in the future
Future Skills Centre tackles ongoing skills shortage by investing in programs helping thousands land in-demand jobs for today and tomorrow
Skills and sustainability: FSC gets ahead of the shift to support decarbonization
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Tackling skills shortages now and in the future

Canada’s labour market is feeling the strain of the current skills shortage. According to the Conference Board of Canada, skills-related job vacancies are costing our…
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Future Skills Centre tackles ongoing skills shortage by investing in programs helping thousands land in-demand jobs for today and tomorrow

Toronto, May 12, 2022 —The Future Skills Centre (FSC) takes on the growing skilled labour shortage and widening skills-to-jobs mismatch by announcing today a $19M…
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Skills and sustainability: FSC gets ahead of the shift to support decarbonization

We are launching a new skills strategy to support and build sustainable futures for Canadian workers, business and industries
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Latest Insights

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On the Other Side of the Screen: Nurse Educators’ Perspectives on Online Experiential Learning During the Pandemic

In this research, we analyze the findings of our interviews with 20 nurse educators from…
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Blue Occupation Pathways: Career Transitions to the Sustainable Blue Economy

In this research, we analyze the occupational transitions from 92 high-risk, low-mobility (HRLM) jobs to…
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Canada needs a bolder approach to skills training

With labour unrest back in the headlines, it is reassuring to know there is at…

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