Rural, Remote, & Northern Communities
Project
Yukon skills research and engagement
This research will examine and support Yukon as it recovers from the economic impact of COVID-19 while fostering resilience to prepare for future shocks.
Project
The future of food through agricultural technology
This ground-breaking research explores the potential of cellular agriculture – food created in a lab – to create a year-round supply of nutritious food and develop jobs in an exciting new field.
Project
Empowering young moms in Northern Manitoba
Young mothers benefit from career exploration, development and skill building.
Project
Virtual learning in Canada’s infrastructure sector
People who seek training to work in utilities in support of Canada’s critical infrastructure get the benefit of virtual learning.
Research
Rising Skills: A Toolbox Talk on Social and Emotional Skills in the Construction Trades
This report looks at the social and emotional skills that construction tradespeople will need to participate in an industry that is becoming increasingly multi-generational and diverse.
Research
Learning Together: STEM Outreach Programs for Indigenous Students
In Learning Together: STEM Outreach Programs for Indigenous Students, we were interested in free STEM programs, not run by the formal education system, that target Indigenous children in Kindergarten to Grade 12. We surveyed these programs across Canada to learn more about how they reach Indigenous youth.
August 31, 2020
27 minutes
Podcast
Season 1 | Episode 2
Addressing Inequalities in the Workplace
Driven by an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens, the Future Skills Centre recognizes the competitive advantage that comes from fostering innovative solutions which address the...
Featuring: Heather McIntosh, Maya Roy, Ed Ng , Jordan Wapass
Research
Mapping the Landscape: Indigenous Skills Training and Jobs in Canada
Indigenous businesses are growing and — importantly — creating employment for others. Further, self-employment and entrepreneurship is increasing. If there is an opportunity for the next generation, and for current adult workers, to leapfrog into the future of Canadian work, it may very well be through Indigenous-led business.
Research
Sustainable Northern Livelihoods: A Primer
Economic growth in Canada’s North has outpaced the rest of the country. This primer discusses the challenges still faced by Indigenous people in the North, who continue to experience socio-economic disparities