Youth
Research
Pathways to Careers: Advancing Neuroinclusive Work‑Integrated Learning in Higher Education
Signal49 Research, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre, is exploring how post-secondary WIL providers and workplace hosts can design more inclusive programs that set neurodivergent students up for success.
Project
Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Sharing Platform
Led by the City of Kingston, in collaboration with the Diversity Institute and with support from the Future Skills Centre, the Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Sharing Platform was established to provide municipalities with a centralized space to strengthen local capacity to advance EDIR initiatives.
Project
Inclusive Work Integrated Learning - What works for whom?
The IntegratED program was designed to address the skills gap and labour market challenges in Manitoba’s food and beverage manufacturing industry by providing skills training and work experience to support international students and recent newcomer graduates in STEM fields.
Research
Driving Labour Market Inclusion for Refugee Youth in Nova Scotia
This project investigated how settlement service providers can design and deliver effective employment programs for refugee youth by examining two established models — the Immigrant Youth Employability Project (IYEP) and the Immigrant Youth Career Exploration Project (IYCEP).
Project
Inshore Fishery Development in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut
The Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut faces both significant opportunity and structural challenges as it seeks to expand community-based inshore fisheries. With isolated communities and a rapidly growing youth population, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC) has prioritized creating accessible pathways into fisheries-related careers through hands-on learning, training, and internships.
In the Media
No High School Diploma or Career Path? No Problem
How a Douglas College program ‘reboots’ students by helping them map paths to their dream jobs.
In the Media
Youth facing ‘perfect storm’ in job hunt this summer, economists say
Young people looking to get their foot in the labour market’s door this summer are feeling the crunch of a sluggish economy, fierce competition and fewer opportunities – a challenging situation for recent graduates and students in search of seasonal work.
Research
Mapping Youth Pathways from Education to Employment: What We Know and How to Strengthen Supports Across Canada
This brief is part of a broader effort to strengthen Canada’s understanding of how best to support youth in their journey from school to work.
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.