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Women over 65 facing significant mental health decline, while younger women continue to struggle, new Environics Institute survey shows
Overall, Canadians’ mental health declines during pandemic Toronto, June 2, 2021 – The pandemic has affected the health of all Canadians but it has exacted a...
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FSC re-invests to scale 10 innovation projects in its portfolio
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is pleased to announce a new investment of $25.9 million in funding for the expansion of 10 projects that have shown early signs of success
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The Future Skills Centre appoints two new members to its Advisory Board
Future Skills Centre (FSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Advisory Board: Nadia Theodore and Kory Wilson. Nadia Theodore...
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Widening inequality: The pandemic’s effects on jobs and income
Toronto, May 17, 2021 – The workers hardest hit by job loss or a reduction in work hours during the pandemic were already among the most vulnerable members of the workforce, according to a new Environics Institute survey that shows COVID-19’s polarizing impact on employment and earnings.
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Future Skills Centre statement in response to federal budget 2021
The Future Skills Centre welcomes the federal government’s announcement of much-needed further investment in skills development and training, key to a sustained, inclusive economic recovery.
In the Media
Working from home is here to stay — and for some Canadians, that’s a big problem
April 12, 2021 — Toronto Star, written by Heather Scoffield
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Ahead of federal budget, agency funds skills-training program to buffer against future shocks
April 7, 2021 — The Canadian Press, written by Jordan Press
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On the home front: Remote work may widen inequality in Canada
Many people are managing to work from home, Environics Institute survey shows, but parents of young children, newcomers and young workers face greater challenges.
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The Conference Board of Canada and FSC launch OpportuNext, a new online tool to simplify job transitions for Canadians
OpportuNext is a free online tool developed by the Conference Board of Canada and the Future Skills Centre, designed to help job placement professionals, jobseekers and employers quickly and easily explore viable career transition pathways.