Rural, Remote, & Northern Communities
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Scale Learning Lab
The Scale Learning Lab was developed to address the hospitality sector’s ongoing talent shortages through an innovative, industry-led training model. By combining digital learning and hands-on training, the Learning Lab provides hospitality professionals with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector.
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Upskill and Certify Indigenous Child and Youth Practitioners
The Upskill and Certify Indigenous Child and Youth Practitioners project aimed to address the barriers that Indigenous child and youth workers face in accessing postsecondary opportunities to build skills and advance their careers.
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Inuvialuit Skills Matrix
Seeking to augment its database, this project sought to create the first inventory of Inuvialuit employment, skills, training, Traditional Knowledge and education.
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CRADLE+: Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences
This project aimed to expand on an already-established program known as Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences (CRADLE), a free and accessible dementia care training program aimed at UWCs.
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Work in Manitoba
This project sought to address the challenges employers in the province were facing in connecting with the right talent and having to navigate multiple recruitment platforms with no guarantee that postings would reach qualified candidates.
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Calgary Regional WIL Secretariate and Platform
This project sought to revitalize the Calgary regional labour market by developing a more inclusive and comprehensive model for coordinating work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities.
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Level Up Skills Evolution: Scaling Up Sectoral-Based Microcredentials
The Level Up Skills Evolution project begins with a unique premise – what if employers were more in the lead for designing microcredentials? The project therefore aimed to address workforce challenges by developing and scaling sector-based micro-credentials to help employers navigate technological change, labour shortages, and training gaps.
Research
Learning From One Another: Labour Markets in Yukon
The economy in Yukon is expected to grow by 41 per cent between 2024 and 2045. Employment in the territory is expected to increase by 10 per cent, mainly driven by increases in employment in public administration and defence, and commercial and non-commercial services. Read the primer to get our full analysis.
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Learning From One Another: Labour Markets in Northern Ontario
The economy in Northern Ontario has recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to grow by 20 per cent over the next 20 years. However, the existing workforce is not able to fill the demand for labour in the region, which will continue to grow. This primer provides an overview of Northern Ontario’s labour market conditions. It is part of a multi-year collaborative research project which explores labour markets in Nunavut, Northern Ontario, and Yukon.