This project was designed to address two key issues related to training programs that address skills gaps in manufacturing—employer underinvestment and low participation. The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC), in partnership with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), piloted an outcomes-based “pay-for-performance” model, which reimbursed employers if they successfully supported the delivery of EMC’s Manufacturing Essentials Certification soft skills training program and met key performance targets.

Indigenous and Northern entrepreneurship and businesses play a crucial role in bolstering local economies by supporting economic diversification, job creation and community development. 

The Scale Learning Lab was developed to address the hospitality sector’s ongoing talent shortages through an innovative, industry-led training model. By combining digital learning and hands-on training, the Learning Lab provides hospitality professionals with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector.

To address the economic gaps that persist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada, Workforce Warriors Inc. launched the Leadership Development for Indigenous Communities project.

The Upskill and Certify Indigenous Child and Youth Practitioners project aimed to address the barriers that Indigenous child and youth workers face in accessing postsecondary opportunities to build skills and advance their careers.

Launched in 2021, eCampusOntario’s Micro-credentials Portal addresses skills mismatches in the labour market by offering short, industry-relevant learning programs.

The project sought to gain insights into how digital tools could support the career decisions of young people in Canada and facilitate the work of employment service providers.

In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+) is a pre-employability program developed by the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF). It helps individuals distant from the labour market overcome employment barriers, build foundational critical skills, and strengthen their hope, motivation, and pride—serving as the foundation for working toward their preferred futures.

Monumental Projects Inc. saw the need for both a stronger evidence base and innovative programming that could empower BIPOC individuals to contribute meaningfully to inclusive city-building.