Innovation Projects
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Future-Proofing the Food and Beverage Processing Workforce
This program offered online courses that covered technical and social-emotional skills for different groups of workers. It also provided support and resources to employers and participants.
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Synergy: Workforce Development for Vulnerable Women to Succeed
The project aimed to advance gender equity in the Canadian labour market and address the unique challenges women and equity-deserving groups face in accessing gainful employment.
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Artificial intelligence and the future of work: What do we know so far?
This research project aimed to better understand the impacts of AI on workers’ jobs and their psychological health. In particular, this research project – by looking at the prevailing academic literature – sought to examine the following: how are AI technologies transforming the nature of work; and in what way are these technological changes affecting employee psychological health, engagement and performance.
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Emerging Agricultural Technologies and the Future of Food: Exploring Potential
Cellular agriculture is a suite of technologies to grow proteins indoors, with minimal or no use of live animals. Products have the potential to be local, reliable dairy and meat alternatives with low environmental footprints and can be produced in industrial, urban and rural spaces. This project engaged people working in agriculture and food sectors, NGOs, technology developers, entrepreneurs, social science and natural science researchers, educators, and students to explore the viability of a regional cellular agriculture industry in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
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Governing Sustainable Municipalities
The Governing Sustainable Municipalities project assessed the current state of municipal preparedness in Saskatchewan for economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The project also engaged stakeholders to identify barriers and opportunities for Saskatchewan municipalities to enhance sustainability in their communities.
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A Program for Young Moms in Northern Manitoba
Career Trek launched the “M-Power North” Program to support young mothers between the ages of 15 and 25 in Northern Manitoba. The program provides hands-on, experiential lessons, spanning a number of sectors including trades, technology, natural resources, STEM and healthcare.
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Young Newcomers and International Students in Diploma Programs: Shock-proofing through Language Confidence
The number of international students in Canada has increased dramatically, and while students often have the content knowledge to succeed, limited language abilities can negatively impact their studies and transition to employment. To address this issue, BCIT implemented a language assessment for students and provided a suite of language support services to strengthen its existing Language Support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) offerings.
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Career pathways of immigrants: Looking for meaning amid starting again
Skilled migrants often face barriers in the Canadian labour market, leading them to pursue other jobs in different sectors – alternative careers, often characterized by occupational downgrading.
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NARE: National Accessibility Resources for Employers
The Work Wellness Institute developed educational resources on disability management in the workplace, inclusive onboarding, training and retention practices, developing workplace disability policies, mental health and burnout, and inclusivity.








