Innovation Projects
Long-term Labour Market Scarring on Youth from Economic Shocks
Regardless of labour market conditions, some young people have a hard time transitioning into the labour market and are not working or training for extended periods of time. During an economic shock like a recession, challenges are heightened.
ELITE program for Black youth
Black youths gain access to hands-on learning and paid work-integrated training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields and entrepreneurship.
STEM skills and an innovation mindset for youth
This project develops STEM skills and an innovation mindset among youth.
What works for work? Employment integration in youth service hubs across Canada
The project implements and tests the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) intervention among youth who are not in education, employment or training.
Upskilling Canadian youth for in-demand tech careers
Launching low-income, young adults into IT careers by providing professional and technical skills training, job placement, and five years of post-hire services.
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.
Construct: Construction With A Purpose
In recent years, young people have faced difficulties in the labour market. Pandemic lockdowns impacted school and work for most young people, alongside accelerated technological change and the increasing prevalence of gig work (characterized by short-term, on-demand, and task-based labour) have all had negative impacts on quality of work for young people.
A Program for Young Moms in Northern Manitoba
In recent years, young people have faced difficulties in the labour market. Pandemic lockdowns impacted school and work for most young people, alongside accelerated technological change and the increasing prevalence of gig work (characterized by short-term, on-demand, and task-based labour) have all had negative impacts on quality of work for young people.
State of Skills: Quality of Work
Like many economies across the world, Canadians (and Canadian employers in particular) recognize that Canada needs more skilled tradespeople. Not enough Canadians, however, appear to be interested in pursuing these careers. Rates of enrollment in apprenticeships are falling short of where labour demand is. Past efforts to increase numbers of skilled tradespeople through immigration have fallen short of their targets, with low admittance through federal programs and a lack of information available for new Canadians on how to get qualified.