Innovation Projects
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Best Practice Models for Industry Engagement
First Canadian test of online VALID-8 tool allowing trades apprentices to be objectively assessed by a certified journeyperson and also demonstrate what they are capable of to prospective employers.
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Tourism Hospitality Emergency Recovery (THER)
Rapid-response project to design and test industry-specific, skills-focused recovery options for the hard-hit tourism and hospitality sector.
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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.
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Transition to a New Tomorrow
Unique professional development program to support mid-career oil and gas workers
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Supporting Mid-Career Workers with Disabilities
Assessing tools and resources for mid-career workers with disabilities
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Building the Skills of the Trucking Industry
The project will leverage virtual reality technology to deliver training in a way that complements 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.
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Supporting Mid-Career Workers in Retail and Meat Processing
Transitioning into strong growth rate jobs
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Project Integrate
Testing an integrated assessment model and job matching for youth job seekers
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FUSION: Future Skills Innovation Network for Universities
A national network of Canadian universities focused on innovative skills development to prepare students for the future economy