Across Canada
Research
Best Practices for Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Manufacturing
While research underscores the challenges in the manufacturing sector, considerable gaps exist in our understanding of the representation and barriers women and other equity-deserving groups face. This report draws upon Statistics Canada data, surveys, industry reports and publicly available resources to provide an overview of the current state and strategic challenges, and their intersection with EDI issues.
Project
Developing Women Leaders in the Digital Economy
Women in Communications and Technology (WCT), in collaboration with the Future Skills Centre and the Diversity Institute, implemented the Roberta Bondar STEM Career Development Program and, more recently, the Opening Doors program. These initiatives aim to equip women with the necessary skills, mentorship and networking opportunities to succeed in leadership roles.
Research
Bridging the Gender Gap: Skills for the Advancement of Women
Despite having in-demand skills and high education levels, research shows that women’s careers continue to stall before senior leadership, leading to a significant lack of diverse representation on boards and at executive levels.
Project
Northern Tourism Recovery Incubator
Indigenous tourism is particularly crucial for Northern Canada, where it provides economic benefits and fosters community development, wellness, cultural learning and environmental stewardship.
Research
Right Brain, Left Brain, AI Brain: Implications of AI on Jobs and Skills Demand in Canada
Employer demand for AI-complementary skills, such as critical thinking and leadership, is steadily rising.
Research
A Neurodivergent Student’s Guide
This guide includes key information on how to prepare for higher education as a neurodivergent learner. These tips and tricks are meant to help set you up for success and make your transition easier.
In the Media
Canadians need better skills training and recognition to tackle 21st century challenges
While Canada gets decent grades in numeracy, literacy and problem-solving, the country is not a superstar performer.
In the Media
L’intelligence artificielle menace 810 000 emplois au Québec
Contenu provenant de : lapresse.ca | 15 janvier 2025
Comme toutes les nouvelles technologies, l’arrivée de l’intelligence artificielle dans nos vies fait craindre des pertes d’emplois dans plusieurs secteurs d’activité. Au Québec, 810 000 personnes, soit 18 % de la main-d’œuvre totale, occupent un emploi vulnérable au développement de l’intelligence artificielle, selon une étude de l’Institut du Québec.
In the Media
Getting Canadians Ready for the Future of Skills
FSC Executive Director Noel Baldwin chats with Stefano Scarpetta and Lynette Plett about the recent OECD PIAAC survey.