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Research

Employment in 2030: Action labs

These reports will help you gain insight into regional labour market challenges and recommendations for more worker-centric Labour Market Information (LMI).
engagement

The trucker paradox and labour market information

After spending over a decade in workforce development where I’ve designed and evaluated numerous initiatives, and in my current role at Magnet where I lead...
Attendees speak to a Resume World Inc. representative during the 19th edition of the National Job Fair and Training Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Sept. 27, 2011. A recent study raised concerns that many Canadians don’t know what careers services are or how to access them at a time when many have experienced employment changes as a result of the pandemic. THE GLOBE AND MAIL
In the Media

Canada lags other countries in using career advisory services, study showsexternal link icon

Nov. 18, 2021 — written by Irene Galea, The Globe and Mail
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News Release

Majority of Canadians not accessing career services despite unprecedented job market shakeup, reveals new report

OTTAWA, ON, November 18, 2021 – Today the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) and the Future Skills Centre (FSC) released new research which finds that few Canadian adults are taking advantage of career services at a time when COVID-19 has dramatically impacted Canada’s job market.
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Research

Are Adults Making Use of Career Services in Canada?

Career services represent an important way for Canadians to attain reliable and accurate labour market information (LMI), such as job opportunities, potential earnings and skill requirements, as well as a wide range of supports to support success in learning and work.
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Insights

Focus on labour market information

Labour Market Information is a strategic priority: our mission is to help provide accurate, practical and timely information to Canadian employers, workers and policymakers for their skills development strategies
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News Release

Small businesses get injection of support to tackle skills gaps and labour shortages

November 8, 2021 – Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in four regions of Canada will get a much needed boost backed by 50 chambers of commerce and boards of trade. Many have faced acute labour market disruption due to the pandemic and need critical access to resources and tools to bolster skill development and talent retention to support future growth.
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Project

Unleashing learning management systems

This project supports training and skills development needs among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Canada and fosters more inclusive workplaces.
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News

Boosting skills upgrades in key economic sectors

We’re investing in key partnerships to support skills development and research in sectors of the economy that are at high risk of automation and will be critical to Canada’s future long-term success.