Skills Assessment

Rapid-response project to design and test industry-specific, skills-focused recovery options for the hard-hit tourism and hospitality sector.

This project will develop a comprehensive skills framework to describe the Canadian workforce, assess the types of skills currently required by employers and offered by employees, and propose strategies for policymakers to mitigate the growing skills shortage.

Retraining and skills development project for manufacturing and steel workers

The project will leverage virtual reality technology to deliver training in a way that compliments varied learning styles. The virtual reality simulator is the first of its kind specifically designed for the trucking industry with AI technology and the ability to track the user’s eyes and enhance their driving skills in the unlimited replays.

Testing an integrated assessment model and job matching for youth job seekers

A national network of Canadian universities focused on innovative skills development to prepare students for the future economy

Testing expanded occupation streams for an online skills assessment and development platform to help newcomers better enter the labour market.

New skills training program to test a blended approach for digital and professional competencies.