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In the Media
Watch Pedro Barata talk about upskilling displaced workers to fill job vacancies
September 4, 2019 - BNN Bloomberg, with Amanda Lang
In the Media
Pedro Barata has a $375-million plan to retrain workers in every sector of Canada’s economy
August 21, 2019 – The Logic, written by Catherine McIntyre
News Release
The Future Skills Centre Announces its Next Open Call for Proposals to Help Strengthen Canada’s Skills Development Ecosystem
The Centre will test approaches for supporting Canadians through career transitions by investing $37 million in innovation projects across the country.
News Release
Future Skills Centre is inviting applications and nominations for its inaugural advisory board
FSC is constituting its inaugural Advisory Board from a diverse range of outstanding Canadian business, academic, and community leaders for multiple Advisory Board appointments.
News Release
Future Skills Centre Appoints Executive Director
Pedro Barata brings a track-record of collaboration, research, and policy innovation focused on helping Canadians succeed in the new economy.
News Release
Future Skills Centre Announces $7.65 Million to Help Prepare Mid-Career Workers For New Opportunities
Ten new innovation projects will test and evaluate approaches to best support thousands of workers facing career transitions
In the Media
Future Skills Centre looks at scaling up best practices for Canada’s workforce
July 8, 2019 – University Affairs, written by Anqi Shen
News Release
Future Skills Centre Launches Six Innovation Projects and Call for Proposals
The Future Skills Centre is funding projects across the country that are testing innovative approaches to skills development, helping thousands of Canadians prepare for the future of work.
In the Media
Government of Canada takes action to ensure Canadian workers are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow
February 14, 2019 – New Future Skills Centre and Future Skills Council will identify priorities and create new opportunities for a stronger economy.