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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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Future Skills Centre scaling up 10 high-impact skills initiatives to build a resilient economy by design
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is fueling the next growth phase of 10 skills training initiatives that have demonstrated high-potential to scale and a clear proof of concept across five provinces.
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At a Career Crossroads: Supporting Canada’s Mid-Career Workforce Through Change
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is inviting Canadian researchers and research organizations to apply for funding through a new open call for proposals that will tap into the potential of the OECD’s Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) dataset.
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Future Skills Centre replicating skills training programs that work across Canada
As Canada faces critical labour shortages in key industries, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) is announcing a $5.5 million investment to build a strong, resilient workforce that can drive Canada’s productivity and long-term economic prosperity. Through the Replicate initiative, funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program, FSC is widening access to proven training solutions to help more Canadians, particularly youth and those facing barriers to employment, find stable jobs and navigate a changing economy.
In the Media
Expert highlights high importance of microcredentials amid AI boom
HR professionals hoping to help boost productivity at their organisations may want to turn their workers’ attention to microcredentials.
In the Media
The women most at risk from AI aren’t in the rooms designing it
Canada has positioned itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence. We have the talent, the research infrastructure, and the institutional ambition. What we don’t yet have is a plan to ensure that the AI economy works for everyone building it.
In the Media
‘A Workforce Change Is Happening’: Experts Urge Policy Support as Skilled Job Demand Grows
At the 2026 Sustainable Workforce Summit held in Vancouver this week, advocates and industry experts discussed the state of Canada’s work force and where it risks falling behind.
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Future Skills Centre scaling up 10 high-impact skills initiatives to build a resilient economy by design
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is fueling the next growth phase of 10 skills training initiatives that have demonstrated high-potential to scale and a clear proof of concept across five provinces.
News
At a Career Crossroads: Supporting Canada’s Mid-Career Workforce Through Change
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is inviting Canadian researchers and research organizations to apply for funding through a new open call for proposals that will tap into the potential of the OECD’s Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) dataset.
In the Media
FSC launches $5.5M ‘Replicate’ to scale proven trades training programs across Canada
With Canada facing a pending labour shortage — particularly in construction and the skilled trades — a new national initiative aims to accelerate solutions by expanding programs that have already proven successful.
News Release
Future Skills Centre replicating skills training programs that work across Canada
As Canada faces critical labour shortages in key industries, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) is announcing a $5.5 million investment to build a strong, resilient workforce that can drive Canada’s productivity and long-term economic prosperity. Through the Replicate initiative, funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program, FSC is widening access to proven training solutions to help more Canadians, particularly youth and those facing barriers to employment, find stable jobs and navigate a changing economy.
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How Gen Z is Saying No to Corporate Culture
Work hard. Get a promotion. Work harder. Get another promotion. And climb that corporate ladder. That’s the script a lot of us grew up with. But according to a 2025 study from Deloitte, that’s not what some younger workers are interested in doing. The study found only 6 per cent of Gen Z workers want to move into a leadership position. Instead, they want things like more work/life balance. Flexibility. Mental health. We talk to Tricia Williams, the director of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization at TMU’s Future Skills Centre, about how young professionals are redefining the way they work.