Skills Assessment
Assessing Canada’s Skills Requirements in the 21st Century
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.
BOLD: Better Outcomes in Layoffs and Downsizing
Retraining and skills development project for manufacturing and steel workers
Building the Skills of the Trucking Industry
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.
Project Integrate
Testing an integrated assessment model and job matching for youth job seekers
FUSION: Future Skills Innovation Network for Universities
A national network of Canadian universities focused on innovative skills development to prepare students for the future economy
FAST: Facilitating Access to Skilled Talent
Testing expanded occupation streams for an online skills assessment and development platform to help newcomers better enter the labour market.
Defining Digital Competencies
New skills training program to test a blended approach for digital and professional competencies