British Columbia
Project
Reimagining Equity-Centred Supports for Racialized Changemakers in Metro Vancouver
The first phase of this project aimed to co-create and pilot an equity-centred regional social enterprise and social impact incubator and accelerator program, geared to serve the unique and varied needs of racialized newcomer founders, leaders, and teams in the Metro Vancouver area.
In the Media
‘A Workforce Change Is Happening’: Experts Urge Policy Support as Skilled Job Demand Grows
At the 2026 Sustainable Workforce Summit held in Vancouver this week, advocates and industry experts discussed the state of Canada’s work force and where it risks falling behind.
Event
FSC at Sustainable Workforce Summit 2026
We’re excited to share that Alex Stephens, Director of Programs at the Future Skills Centre, will be speaking on a panel at the Sustainable Workforce Summit on March 31–April 1 in Vancouver.
Research
Responsive Career Pathways Project (RCP) Midcareer Transitions
Canada’s rapidly changing labour market is challenging both workers and employers to adapt. Automation, demographic shifts and evolving skill demands mean that many mid-career Canadians will need to retrain or transition into new roles, while small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) struggle to recruit and retain skilled staff.
Event
FSC at 2026 Employer Recognition Event
We’re excited to share that Noel Baldwin, Executive Director at the FSC, will be speaking at the IEC-BC 2026 Employer Recognition Event on January 29 in Vancouver.
Project
Project Connect: Professional Project Administrator Program
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.
Project
Reboot Plus Expansion
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.
Project
Material Handling 4.0
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.
In the Media
FSC Executive Director Noel Baldwin on CTV Vancouver
Noel Baldwin of the Future Skills Centre joins CTV Your Morning Vancouver to address Canada's youth unemployment rate.