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Greater confidence and expansion of skills innovation methods revealed in Accelerator program
The Innovation Lab at the Future Skills Centre (FSC) makes it easier for project partners to innovate, helping them test and improve on new ideas...
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Skills Training for Youth
With employers reporting skills gaps in their workforce, the need for structured training and upskilling programs that equip youth for employment success has never been...
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Employer-sponsored skills training vital in Canada’s changing workforce landscape
In Canada, employer-sponsored training is crucial to ensuring that employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the demands of a constantly-evolving job market....
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Most desirable skills for the future of work are definitely not “soft”
In a time of rapid change and continued uncertainty, building out of a “she-cession”, there has been a fundamental shift in how employers and employees...
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Black History Month an occasion to look to the future for youth in STEM
February is Black History Month, and while history offers a look at the past, on this occasion I would like us to turn our attention...
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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 least one thing on which workers and bosses can agree:...
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Indigenous nation thrives after “investing in ourselves” – Q & A with Membertou Chief
This article first appeared on the Magnet website. It is a great example of the value of partnerships between Indigenous peoples and businesses that can...
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Accelerator program helps sustainable commuting organization turn ideas into reality
As a sustainable commuting organization, pointA works to reduce the negative impact of congestion and create a healthier, happier workforce. When we were offered the...
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Workers with disabilities will soon become the new norm
Disability inclusion is driving the future of work in this country. You may not be aware of this, but it’s happening. And businesses that don’t...