Innovation Projects
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Experiential Learning in Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ELITE) Program for Black Youth
This initiative aimed to close workforce disparities by equipping Black youth with practical skills in high-demand areas like robotics, automation and advanced manufacturing.
State of Skills
Enhancing Career Prospects and Well-Being for Canadian Youth
To stem the recent downturn in labour market conditions of youth and to lay the groundwork for them to play a pivotal role in fostering growth and inclusion, it is imperative to address and dismantle the multiple and intersectional barriers they encounter.
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Lift/Futur en Tête: What Works for Work? Employment Integration in Youth Service Hubs Across Canada
Youth mental health is closely tied to young Canadians’ economic participation. Not only do mental health challenges act as a barrier to entering the labour market and pursuing educational credentials, but youth who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) are at greater risk for declines in mental health.
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Upskill and certify Indigenous child and youth practitioners
Create innovative educational opportunities that reduce barriers to Indigenous peoples’ participation and increase the number of Indigenous youth workers with postsecondary certificates who have marketable skills.
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Tech Futures Initiative
MindFuel came alongside Indigenous communities to address the barriers faced by Indigenous youth in rural and remote communities by implementing STEM and innovation programs for youth.
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Bridging the Gap: Developing a Flexible Learning Platform for Reskilling and Upskilling
The project aimed to partner with other colleges and employers to identify in-demand jobs and their associated competencies requirements, and to develop and deliver micro-credentials that meet the specific needs of individual job seekers.
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The Study Buddy Program
The Study Buddy program connected families, children in grades K–12 and teacher candidates. It had three objectives: skills development among children and youth, particularly Black, Indigenous, racialized and newcomer populations; skills development among post-secondary students (tutors); and (3) skills and capacity development among parents and guardians.
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Workplace Inclusion Charter Expansion
This report outlines the implementation of the City of Kingston’s Workplace Inclusion Charter, which was launched in partnership with KEYS Job Centre in 2019. The goal of the City of Kingston’s Workplace Inclusion Charter was to serve as a system that would guide employers, service providers and equity-deserving groups in the labour market in creating more inclusive work environments and facilitating access to new talent among local businesses and employers.
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Digital Transformation of Schools and Training Centres
The study underscored the importance of fostering a supportive learning culture for successful digital transformation. It highlighted the need for school leaders to mediate effectively between governmental policies and practical applications within schools.