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Career Advancement for Immigrant Professionals 2.0

Help underemployed immigrant professionals overcome barriers to career advancement and help employers retain and leverage newcomer talent.
News

Future Skills Centre responds to federal budget 2022

Federal budget lays down new crucial investments for recovery, continues to build on skills investments as central to inclusive economic roadmap April 8, 2022 –...
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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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Navigating a changing workforce

This project aims to provide career intelligence and access to targeted training for professionals in the public service to help them navigate the changing workforce.
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News

Future Skills Centre statement in response to federal budget 2021

The Future Skills Centre welcomes the federal government’s announcement of much-needed further investment in skills development and training, key to a sustained, inclusive economic recovery.
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Project

Smart systems and digital technologies for a new era

A network of resources will be created from industry, municipalities, and McMaster University to facilitate accelerated adoption of ground-breaking digital technologies.
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Enhancing skills among persons with disabilities

Persons with disabilities can enhance their employability by acquiring professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes that match labour market needs.
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Resilient newcomer women in Northwestern Ontario

Research aims to identify opportunities and barriers to full labour participation by newcomer women in the wake of COVID-19.
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Project

Bridging the Gap: A Learning Platform and Marketplace for Job-seekers and Employers

A scalable system that assesses competencies (using AI based work-related tasks) and issues micro-credentials to job-seekers.