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Pivot today. Succeed tomorrow.

For over two years, we’ve been working with our partners across Canada to pivot before sector-wide change. We’ve equipped thousands of Canadians with the skills they need to succeed in the face of uncertainty and job loss.

140+

innovation projects

5,000+

partners across Canada

78

research reports published

Watch how we’re enabling our workforce to pivot.

The world is changing faster than ever. We’re engaging partners across the country to help Canadians stay ahead.

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Project

EDGE UP: Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project

Digital upskilling project to transition displaced energy sector workers
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Project

Skills Match – The Energy Fit

To assist unemployed/underemployed oil and gas workers to transition to more in-demand energy sector jobs.
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Project

Transition to a New Tomorrow

Unique professional development program to support mid-career oil and gas workers
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Project

Path to customer success

This project will assist diverse and marginalized women who have lost their jobs in the service sector, equipping them with the key skills, tools and mindset for resilient careers in the IT sector.
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Project

Reskilling displaced retail workers

This project supports the design of a reskilling of displaced retail workers in Ontario, with a focus on racialized and Indigenous youth.
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Project

Supporting Mid-Career Workers in Retail and Meat Processing

Transitioning into strong growth rate jobs

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Latest News

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News

A Skills Agenda for the Future, Now

While yielding to this essential first wave, we at Future Skills Centre (FSC) have focused our energy on building a strategy to support Canada’s shift into the “reset” phase of economic recovery. Helping prepare Canadians to get back to work, with the right skills to succeed now and into the future, will remain crucial in a continuously changing economy.
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News Release

Future Skills Centre and Labour Market Information Council Announce $3 Million Partnership for Creation of Front-Line Career-Guidance Tools

New project aims to equip front-line organizations with tools and insights needed to help Canadians navigate their career choices TORONTO (December 14, 2020) – Today,…
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News Release

Shock-proofing the future of work: Future Skills Centre investing $15 million in innovative projects to support workers in hard-hit sectors

Funding for innovation in skills development part of rapid response to aid those most affected by COVID-19 crisis