Newcomers, Immigrants, & Refugees
In the Media
There is a skills gap and the future of work will require stronger soft skills, study shows
Radhika Panjwani, The Globe and Mail — Jun 12, 2022
Blog
A different approach to working with employers on immigrant career advancement
Recently, I led a virtual workshop on career advancement for a small group of newcomers. Although working in their fields, many were frustrated to be...
In the Media
Future Skills Centre tackles ongoing skills shortage
Adam Freill, On-Site Magazine — May 16, 2022
In the Media
Alberta town banks on future payoff with program paying tuition for some residents
Drayton Valley offers up to $5,000 to town residents enrolled in select programs
March 16, 2022
20 minutes
Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 2
Adapting to Change—The Case of Canada's Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Restaurants, hotels, and attractions across Canada are an important place of work, particularly for youth, students, and newcomers to Canada. But with cycles of closures...
Featuring: Linda Nazareth, Matt Pearson, Adam Morrison, Krista Bax
Blog
Fostering innovation in cybersecurity through diversity and inclusion
The demand for cybersecurity talent right now is growing exponentially. Globally, an estimated 1.2 million cybersecurity jobs are currently available, and many of the roles...
Project
Canadian cybersecurity skills and talent transformation
This project aims to transform the Canadian cybersecurity sector into a field that is inclusive and better positioned to meet the soaring demand for cybersecurity specialists in the country.
Research
Lessons learned: The pandemic and learning from home in Canada
The Survey on Employment and Skills, conducted by the Environics Institute for Survey Research in collaboration with the Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre, was designed to explore Canadians’ experiences with the changing nature of work, including technology-driven disruptions, increasing insecurity and shifting skills requirements.
Research
Immigration and the success of Canada’s post-pandemic Economy
Immigration is an important part of Canada’s economic growth - especially in terms of sustaining the labour market. And although Canada welcomes many immigrants to our shores, we aren’t creating an employment environment where they can use their skills to their fullest potential. There are several steps that Canada needs to take to fix this problem, such as getting better at recognizing the credentials immigrants possess and providing them with improved labour market information throughout their immigration journey.