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All of our activities, projects, and research are made possible through partnerships. We are committed to working closely with our partners and widely sharing the results to further promote collaboration.
Our engagement strategy is based on our Community of Practice and Knowledge Mobilization strategy. We are building a pan-Canadian network of partners and stakeholders to encourage collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and sharing of knowledge and best practices. We will also ensure that our work is accessible to all Canadians and that knowledge is available in the right form, at the right place, at the right time.
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Bridging skills gaps
Content from: Excellence in Research and Innovation Report published via the Globe and Mail | Nov 22, 2024
Rising adoption of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools in all areas of work require technology literacy not only for science, technology, engineering and math graduates but across all disciplines.
In the Media
Workers are embracing AI faster than employers can keep up
Jacqueline Loganathan, Betakit | November 27, 2024
There is an urgent need for employers to establish clear policies and training to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is used responsibly and effectively in the workplace, according to new research.
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Future Skills Centre launches Skills Horizon Calls for Proposals to address emerging skills and labour challenges
October 30, 2024 Toronto, Ontario – The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is pleased to announce the launch of Skills Horizon, two new calls for proposals…
In the Media
Bridging skills gaps
Content from: Excellence in Research and Innovation Report published via the Globe and Mail | Nov 22, 2024
Rising adoption of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools in all areas of work require technology literacy not only for science, technology, engineering and math graduates but across all disciplines.
In the Media
Workers are embracing AI faster than employers can keep up
Jacqueline Loganathan, Betakit | November 27, 2024
There is an urgent need for employers to establish clear policies and training to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is used responsibly and effectively in the workplace, according to new research.
News
Future Skills Centre launches Skills Horizon Calls for Proposals to address emerging skills and labour challenges
October 30, 2024 Toronto, Ontario – The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is pleased to announce the launch of Skills Horizon, two new calls for proposals…
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Reimagining offices as educational learning spaces
Wallace Immen , The Globe and Mail, October 8, 2024
Investing in employees’ skills is becoming a top priority for companies looking to stay competitive. And Bank of Montreal is at the forefront of this trend with its new BMO Academy – an innovative hub in the heart of downtown Toronto that’s designed to support the development of the bank’s 54,000 employees.
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State of Skills Report Series
The State of Skills Report Series concentrates on central themes impacting skills development and the future of work.
In the Media
Land your big break: Entry-level job strategies for recent graduates
Shane Schick , The Globe and Mail | September 30, 2024
When successful people talk about getting their “big break,” it often sounds like sheer luck. Maybe a friend or family member made a crucial introduction to an employer ready to bring on fresh talent, or they landed the job because the employer’s first choice went elsewhere.
In the Media
Future-Proofing Canada’s Biomanufacturing Workforce: National Skills and Training Study Delivers Critical Insights
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) | September 24, 2024
Study finds 74% of employers plan to hire in the next three years, with 50% of new hires expected to fill manufacturing/production and laboratory technician roles.
In the Media
Automation will change many jobs in agrifood
Alex Binkley, National Newswatch | September 24, 2024
Ottawa-Nearly one-third of the jobs in agriculture and one-fifth of those in food and beverage manufacturing could be taken over by automation within the next decade, which will require the development of new skill sets in the sector, says a report from the Conference Board of Canada.