Racialized Peoples
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.
Research
Gender, diversity and discrimination in the workplace
Workplace discrimination in Canada is a significant issue that affects a wide range of employees and has an impact on broader workplace culture. Discrimination in...
Project
Future-proofing the personal support worker workforce: Toward confidence, competence and resilience
Personal support workers (PSWs) often lack appropriate professional development opportunities despite playing a crucial role in Ontario’s health-care system, especially in the face of new challenges like the pandemic. To address this gap, the University Health Network (UHN) team collaborated with new and existing partners to develop and launch education and advocacy resources to increase PSW competence, confidence and resilience in providing safe and effective care.
Project
Future of work skills development program
This project centred on several key research questions aimed at addressing the urgent needs of the Canadian labour market, particularly changes to job prospects and the accelerating trend of technology adoption.
Project
Driving innovation through inclusion: ACCELERATE Leadership
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers of the innovation needed to boost Canada's global competitiveness and deliver meaningful, future-proof jobs. The innovation economy represents a significant opportunity for increased prosperity for Canada and those who live here. Despite some progress, however, diverse people are underrepresented in Canada's innovation workforce and receive less funding and opportunities for research and development.
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Re-skilling displaced retail workers
The retail sector in Canada is increasingly embracing automation. While technological adoption bodes well for the sector, it puts at risk a number of young people, including racialized and Indigenous youth, who work in retail. The pandemic accelerated this impact, putting many out of work as the labour demand decreased during the lockdowns. The Re-skilling Displaced Retail Workers project sought to support the design of a re-skilling program for displaced Ontario retail workers, with a focus on racialized or Indigenous youth. The project had four phases: concept generation, research, design and prototyping.
Project
Skills, Explore, Achieve, Revive (SOAR)
Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportChan, G.,...