Across Canada
Research
Smart Manufacturing in the Meat Processing Industry
Smart manufacturing in the meat processing industry increases the demand for advanced technical and digital skills, such as robotic operation, control, and maintenance, along with higher levels of education and training including college diplomas and other formal certifications.
Research
Increasing Indigenous Physicians in Healthcare
There are longstanding health inequities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada, but Indigenous physicians are well positioned to rebuild health services and trust among Indigenous communities.
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?
In the Media
Neurodiversity in Canadian postsecondary education
Content from: UniversityAffairs.ca
May 15, 2025 by Sparrow McGowan
Despite increased access to postsecondary education, neurodivergent students remain underrepresented in Canadian institutions and less than half disclose their identities and diagnoses, according to a recent report by The Conference Board of Canada and the Future Skills Centre. Neuroinclusive policies and practices can promote student retention and success, says the report, but they need to be integrated and centralized.
In the Media
DATA in a New WaY: colleges connect rural learners to tech training
Content from: DiscoverEstevan.com
May 14, 2025 by Larissa McEwen
Southeast College and Suncrest College have partnered to launch DATA In a New WaY (Digital and Tech Access for Indigenous, Newcomers, Women and Youth), a new computer science and workplace training initiative set to begin in June 2025.
Event
Advancing inclusion: Learning with Black Communities in Canada
Black communities are a vital part of Canada's cultural and economic fabric. Yet, systemic anti-Black racism continues to limit access to quality education, skills training, and employment opportunities.
In the Media
Canada’s Biomanufacturing Sector Faces 16,000-Worker Talent Gap
Content from: TechTalent.ca
May 12, 2025
Canada’s growing ambitions to lead in vaccine and biologics manufacturing face a serious bottleneck: a shortage of skilled workers.