British Columbia

Indigenous Peoples represent the fastest growing and youngest population in Canada, offering critical potential to address skills shortages. Yet systemic inequities in access to education and training persist, resulting in lower employment outcomes and increased vulnerability to economic downturns.

The Reboot Plus Expansion program, led by Douglas College and PEERs Employment & Education Resources, aims to re-engage youth aged 17–24 who are at risk of not finishing high school or are unsure of their academic and career trajectories.

Material Handling 4.0 (MH4.0) is a sector-based skills training program designed to prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for roles in Canada’s goods movement industry. 

This project aimed to offer training for Indigenous workers through assessments, training plans, job placements and work transition support. The project built multiple partnerships with the community, local employers, training providers and government officials.

To address the economic gaps that persist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada, Workforce Warriors Inc. launched the Leadership Development for Indigenous Communities project.

The project sought to gain insights into how digital tools could support the career decisions of young people in Canada and facilitate the work of employment service providers.

In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+) is a pre-employability program developed by the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF). It helps individuals distant from the labour market overcome employment barriers, build foundational critical skills, and strengthen their hope, motivation, and pride—serving as the foundation for working toward their preferred futures.