Across Canada
April 21, 2022
30 minutes
Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 3
Supporting the Future of Small Business and Entrepreneurs through Skills Development
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are an important part of the Canadian economy and the workplace of many Canadians. But these businesses face steep difficulties...
Featuring: Linda Nazareth, Jason Rasevych, Dorinda So, Patrick Sullivan
Blog
Microcredentials, macro impact
Microcredentials have come to the fore over the past few years as a key vehicle for supporting access to education. Microcredentials offer important educational options...
Research
Bridging the Gap Between Identity and Social and Emotional Skills: Black Canadians’ Perspectives of Social and Emotional Skills in the Workplace
This issue briefing reveals how Black professionals perceive the development, expression, and evaluation of social and emotional skills at work.
Blog
What we’re talking about when we talk about the future of skills
The world of skills development is changing swiftly, for three reasons: 1) population aging is leading to widespread labour shortages, which highlights a nation’s relative...
In the Media
Micro-credentials, macro impact
Micro-credentials have come to the fore over the past few years as a key vehicle for supporting access to education. Micro-credentials offer important educational options for those who are reskilling, upskilling or learning about a new topic of interest.
Research
Transforming learning in a pandemic context
Across Canada, in-person learning opportunities for nursing students became limited or stopped completely at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet learning criteria, nursing programs had to pivot. For example, some expanded the use of virtual simulations and scenarios as an alternative to in-person care in hospitals, long-term facilities, or community-based experiences.
In the Media
The labour shortage isn't over — and employers are having to lower their hiring expectations
Businesses are dropping some of their job requirements as they struggle to recruit the right candidates
Blog
Fostering breakthrough solutions in skills development
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) supports over 160 projects that reflect Canada’s geographic, demographic and sectoral diversity. Our leadership also recognized an opportunity to further...