Across Canada
June 18, 2025
29 minutes
Season 5 | Episode 2
Leveraging the Skills of Newcomers
In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan dives into the critical topic of leveraging the skills of newcomers to Canada and its...
Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, Tricia Williams, Sharon McLennon, Shamira Madhany
In the Media
Future Skills Centre invests $7.6M in 35 projects
Content from: Canadian Manufacturing
June 16, 2025 by Canadian Manufacturing Staff
The new projects include both early-stage innovations and ready-to-launch programs.
Project
CRADLE+: Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences
This project aimed to expand on an already-established program known as Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences (CRADLE), a free and accessible dementia care training program aimed at UWCs.
In the Media
Gen Z is facing the worst youth unemployment rate in decades. Here is how it's different
Content from: CBC News
June 11, 2025 by Jenna Benchetrit
Youth unemployment a 'canary in the coal mine' for broader labour market troubles
Research
Canadians worry about impact of trade war as pessimism about economy deepens
Concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs are contributing to a growing pessimism among Canadians about the economy, employment and their own financial situation.
Blog
Unlocking Potential: Advancing Immigrant Talent in the Canadian Workplace
TRIEC’s CAIP program, funded by the Future Skills Centre, provides a hands-on, dual approach that bridges the gap between managers’ and immigrants’ perceptions of immigrant career advancement.
State of Skills
Work-Integrated Learning
Work-integrated learning can be effective in developing technical and soft skills among learners at different levels, including in high schools, colleges and universities and in professional roles.
Blog
Debunking Common Myths in Evaluation
Evaluation is often seen as a complex and intimidating process, but at its core, it’s about understanding effectiveness, learning from our work and making better decisions.
Blog
Embracing Evaluation and Learning for a Resilient Future
What if the key to preparing Canada’s workforce wasn’t just about training people but learning from the training itself?