Career Guidance

OpportuNext is a free online tool developed by the Conference Board of Canada and the Future Skills Centre, designed to help job placement professionals, jobseekers and employers quickly and easily explore viable career transition pathways.

Vulnerable individuals facing homelessness gain skills training and supports to help transition into in-demand construction careers.

Most Canadians who want to make a career transition have viable and desirable options, especially if they possess, or are willing to learn, the skills, abilities, tools, and technologies required for their destination occupation.

As the automotive industry shifts toward smart and connected vehicles, tradespeople who service cars, trucks, heavy duty equipment, and other vehicles will need stronger digital competencies. This briefing looks at how stakeholders in the automotive sector can reduce barriers to digital upskilling for both apprentices and journeypersons.

New project aims to equip front-line organizations with tools and insights needed to help Canadians navigate their career choices TORONTO (December 14, 2020) – Today,...

Join us for an exploration in alternative models of documenting and assessing apprenticeship competencies.

We are looking to understand what it means for educators to thrive in their career; what supports do they need to learn and apply best practices?

First Canadian test of online VALID-8 tool allowing trades apprentices to be objectively assessed by a certified journeyperson and also demonstrate what they are capable of to prospective employers.

As technology changes the nature of work, Canadian companies must create a culture of continuous learning to ensure employees have the skills they need.