Home
| Shock-proofing project

Shock-proofing project

Shock-proofing projects

We are making a $32 million investment in workers and employers in Canada. These 64 innovation projects explore ways evolving or emerging sectors and technologies can support workers displaced from socio-economic shocks as well as strengthening the economy of tomorrow.

Young student using a laptop and taking notes in a library.

Alberta digital employment training

Newcomers gain employment training through online learning to meet labour market needs.
Group of young woman clapping during an event.

Services to social impact

Young women will transition out of the services sector and into social entrepreneurship as this…
Grocery store cashier wearing a medical mask and face shield.

On the frontlines of crisis training program

This project is designed for youth with skills gaps by providing training in the culinary…
Group of students listening in a classroom.

Leadership development for Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities will be empowered through a national Indigenous leadership program with links to industry…
Two women looking at a laptop in a library.

ABC Skills Hub

Adults with low literacy and skill levels benefit from online learning for employability and essential…
Classroom filled with students and instructor pointing to board.

Future of work skills development program

This partnership between the educational and private sector aims to promote skills resiliency and future-proof…
Two men packaging containers in a restaurant kitchen.

Virtual learning for food and beverage manufacturers

Online training is customized and adapted to support workers in the Canadian food and beverage…
A server taking an order in a restaurant with a face mask on.

Mind your health

Hospitality and food service industry workers will be empowered with education and support to deal…
Person attends a video chat on a laptop

Atlantic Autism Supports and Employment Network (AASEN)

Individuals on the autism spectrum connect to job opportunities and local employment supports in Atlantic…