Celebrating Year One of the Future Skills Centre
Engagement
15-stop
Regional Sounding Tour underway (1,200+ total attendees projected) in every province and territory
4,500+
diverse skills stakeholders we’ve engaged with – including all provincial and territorial governments – in consultations, meetings, conferences, and other activities
Launched Community of Practice (beta version), a digital platform to connect a multi-sectoral audience on research, activities, innovation, events, thought leadership, and more
Innovation Projects
16
projects kicked-off, funded for $19M, and supporting 7,000+ participants across the country
20+
new projects to be announced this spring following a call for proposals ($36M investment) that generated 360 responses
Developing customized strategies for evidence generation with each project partner
Research
20+
research projects in progress covering areas such as social emotional learning and apprenticeship
12
report series, Skills Next, launched on issues shaping the future of work and skills in Canada
Building exciting research tools such as a map of Canada’s skills ecosystem, the Future Skills Reference Database & Annotated Bibliography, and an evidence map on adult skills development
At the Centre
150+
ongoing collaborations are the backbone of all FSC activities
Forged governance structure between three consortium partners, hired executive director and management team, and appointed diverse advisory board
Created multiple channels for partners and public to connect with FSC’s and partners’ work
Funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program