Across Canada
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From Campus to Career
This research examines labour market outcomes of international college students studying in Canada. How do employment outcomes of international students differ from those born in Canada? What challenges do international college students face finding meaningful work? How can colleges improve support for these students?
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Hidden Struggles: Situating Neurodiversity in Post-Secondary Education
In this research, we look at the challenges neurodiversity poses for both post-secondary institutions and neurodiverse students. This study will be the first in Canada to explore how different types of institute approach inclusion for neurodiverse students.
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The Future of Work: Addressing Skill Imbalances in Canada
We’ve lost our balance. Skills shortages were especially acute during the post-pandemic recovery. A Statistics Canada survey from 2022 revealed that over half of employers were grappling with skills gaps and more than two-thirds were struggling to find candidates with the necessary skills.
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Future Skills Centre at Next-Gen Talent in Biomass and Bioenergy: Insights from Canada and the UK
We’re delighted to announce that Dr. Tricia Williams, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization at Future Skills Centre, will be presenting at Unlocking Opportunities: Building Careers for a Sustainable Bioeconomy, part of the two-part webinar series organized by the Biomass Canada Cluster and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub in the UK.
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AI and the Shifting Landscape of Future Skills and the Future of Work
This study aims to understand an existing gap between employers and employees regarding AI adoption and skills.
Event
Future Skills Centre at Bridging the Gap with EMC's Skills Evolution
We are excited to announce that Alex Stephens, our Senior Manager at the Future Skills Centre, will be speaking at Bridging the Gap with EMC's Skills Evolution: Industry & Post-Secondary Collaboration for Future Skills Training on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre.
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Future Skills Centre at BMO Ideas Lab Workshop on Hiring and Integrating International Graduates
We’re excited to announce that Chloe-Marie Brown, a Policy Analyst at the Future Skills Centre, will be participating in the BMO Ideas Lab Workshop on Hiring and Integrating International Graduates.
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Making the Invisible Visible: Neurodivergent Students’ Experiences in Canadian Higher Education
Despite increasing enrolment rates, neurodivergent students are less likely to graduate than their neurotypical peers. Canadian postsecondary institutions (PSIs) are striving to make post-secondary education...
In the Media
Bridging skills gaps
Content from: Excellence in Research and Innovation Report published via the Globe and Mail | Nov 22, 2024
Rising adoption of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools in all areas of work require technology literacy not only for science, technology, engineering and math graduates but across all disciplines.