Career Guidance
News Release
The Conference Board of Canada and FSC launch OpportuNext, a new online tool to simplify job transitions for Canadians
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.
Project
Construction with a purpose
Vulnerable individuals facing homelessness gain skills training and supports to help transition into in-demand construction careers.
Research
A Path Forward - Job Transitions in Canada
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.
Research
Rising Skills: Digital Skills Needs for Smart and Connected Vehicles
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.
News Release
Future Skills Centre and Labour Market Information Council Announce $3 Million Partnership for Creation of Front-Line Career-Guidance Tools
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,...
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Going Digital: Exploring alternate assessment tools for on-the-job training
Join us for an exploration in alternative models of documenting and assessing apprenticeship competencies.
Project
Early Childhood Education Lab
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?
Project
Best Practice Models for Industry Engagement
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.
Research
Return on Investment: Industry Leadership on Upskilling and Reskilling their Workforce
As technology changes the nature of work, Canadian companies must create a culture of continuous learning to ensure employees have the skills they need.