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CERB helped a significant number of workers rejoin the job market in better positions
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit helped a significant number of Canadians get better jobs, mainly because it gave them the financial means to improve their skills through training programs, a new study has found.
Project
Quality of work of Canada’s contingent workforce
This research sheds light on the reasons why people engage in gig work and the policy levers needed to mitigate the risks associated with this new form of employment.
Project
Skills for innovation: International case studies
Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportCuento, M....
Research
Valuing skills in Canada: A statistical approach
In this research, we examine the relationship between skills and income, considering which skills have a strong positive association with earning and which have a...
State of Skills
Better Labour Market Transitions for Mid-Career Workers
Supporting displaced mid-career workers requires a clear understanding of the barriers and difficulties they face, and it should also seek to build on highly valued skills developed through years of work and life experience.
Project
Skills for a Clean Economy
Canada’s ability to meet its goals for a green and sustainable economy will require support for workers in sectors and industries crucial to climate transitions such as the cleantech sector. An adequate supply of skilled workers to support the sector’s growth is crucial, yet many cleantech companies are experiencing challenges in recruiting workers with the skills needed to support the success of their businesses.
State of Skills
Leveraging the Skills of Newcomers
Navigating career and training decisions is especially complex for newcomers given the challenges they face learning new systems and unfamiliar workplace cultures. Career development support for newcomers should come early and often.
State of Skills
Digital Tools in the Skills Ecosystem
There is considerable promise in the role digital tools and virtual career services can play in improving access to training and career development, particularly for those with geographic barriers or constraints such as family care or other work responsibilities.
Blog
Ten ways to embrace an innovation mindset: Lessons from the Fall 2022 FSC Accelerator cohort
As innovation advisors who offered guidance to projects across Canada in FSC’s most recent Accelerator program, we had the exciting opportunity to support 17 teams...