Innovation Projects
CLIMB: Continuous Learning for Individuals’ Mid-career and Beyond
Mid-career workers are most vulnerable to disruption of the labour market but there is little widespread information, resources, or training to support a mid-career change.
Transition to a New Tomorrow
Unique professional development program to support mid-career oil and gas workers
BOLD: Better Outcomes in Layoffs and Downsizing
Retraining and skills development project for manufacturing and steel workers
Supporting Mid-Career Workers with Disabilities
Assessing tools and resources for mid-career workers with disabilities
Building the Skills of the Trucking Industry
The project will leverage virtual reality technology to deliver training in a way that compliments varied learning styles. The virtual reality simulator is the first of its kind specifically designed for the trucking industry with AI technology and the ability to track the user’s eyes and enhance their driving skills in the unlimited replays.
Learner Shock: Preparedness of Learning
Testing strategies for addressing “Learning Shock”
Skilled jobs for Mid-Career Workers Through Work-Based Learning
Training to fill vacancies in the mold-making and injection-molding trades
Supporting Mid-Career Workers in Retail and Meat Processing
Transitioning into strong growth rate jobs