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Two Years of Future Skills

For two years, we’ve been helping Canadians and Canadian industries to thrive in an ever-changing economy. Now more than ever, the impact of our mandate and our invaluable partnerships are being felt across the country. From our rapid response to COVID-19 to the seamless delivery of innovative new projects, we continue to work to unlock potential across Canada.

Impact to date

120

innovation projects spanning every province and territory

5,000+

partners

55+

Research reports published

Marginalized groups were hit extra hard by the shocks of 2020. With our partners, we were able to increase our focus and support on these populations.

Skilled worker preparing dumplings at a restaurant.
Project

Supporting Mid-Career Workers in Retail and Meat Processing

  • August 2019
  • United Food and Commercial Workers Union Canada
Transitioning into strong growth rate jobs
1 Related Reports
Worker talking to a truck driver.
Project

Building the Skills of the Trucking Industry

  • August 2019
  • Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic, PEI Trucking Sector Council, Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada, Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, Immigrant Settlement Agency of NS, Native Council of Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University’s Centre for Employment Innovation
The project will leverage virtual reality technology to deliver training in a way that complements varied learning styles. The virtual reality simulator is the first of its kind specifically designed for the trucking industry with AI technology and the ability to track the user’s eyes and enhance their driving skills in the unlimited replays.
1 Related Reports
Person giving a whiteboard presentation to a group
Project

Career Advancement for Immigrant Professionals

  • May 2025
  • Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)
The Career Advancement for Immigrant Professionals (CAIP) program, initiated in Toronto, aimed to address the significant underemployment of skilled immigrant professionals in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
3 Related Reports

How can you engage with the Future Skills Centre?

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Sounding Tour

Attend a Virtual Regional Sounding Tour event, to discuss the latest skills development needs and initiatives in your Province or Territory.

Connect with us

Connect with our research network of scholars and experts, to help Canadians better understand future skills priorities, knowledge gaps and best practices.

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