Across Canada
Research
National Survey on Skill Demands and Employment Practices in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Our research draws on first-hand experiences to better understand specific labour-related challenges facing SMEs.
Event
FSC at Symposium 2026 of RDÉE Canada
We’re pleased to share that Alex Stephens, Director of Programs at the Future Skills Centre, will be presenting at the Symposium 2026 du RDÉE Canada on January 28–29.
Blog
Walking the Talk: Reflections on Relationship-Building in Indigenous Workforce Development
The ISET Symposium reinforced that relationship-building between Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners is not a one-time activity or a short-term objective. It is an ongoing responsibility that requires humility, reflection, and sustained commitment, with Indigenous partners setting the pace and direction of the work.
Initiatives
2025 ISET Event Report
In May 2025, the Future Skills Centre and Jelly Academy Inc. co-hosted a two-day Innovative Indigenous Career and Future Skills Symposium.
Event
FSC at QUARIERA 2026
We’re excited to share that the FSC is participating at QUARIERA 2026, with a panel moderated by Steve Richter, Manager, Policy at FSC.
Research
Impacts of Customization and Wraparound Supports for Digital Skills Upskilling Insights
This report examines the role of wraparound supports in digital skills training programs, specifically for women, newcomers and refugees, and Black youth.
Research
Skills for Infrastructure Innovation
This report examines global and Canadian infrastructure trends, highlights innovative practices (e.g., digitalization, green construction, modular methods, regulatory reforms) and analyzes the implications for the workforce and skills required in the coming years.
Research
Pathways for International Educated Health Care Professionals
This report references both Canadian and international examples of best practices to show how IEHPs can be supported in Canada’s health-care workforce.
Blog
A Future Built on Skills: Why AI Literacy Must Become a Nation-Building Project
Canada is entering a moment that requires us to move together, deliberately and confidently, toward a future shaped by new technologies and new ways of learning.