youth
Blog
Young adults disproportionately affected by COVID-19
One in ten Canadian adults is missing work or school due to long COVID. Happy New Year! I hope you found time for some rest...
In the Media
Canadian universities future-proof students with experiential learning
Nicole Edwards, The Globe and Mail — Nov 16, 2022
Event
Future Skills Summit: Driving action in Canada's skills ecosystem
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is honoured to host leaders and representatives from all across Canada to share what we’re collectively learning and to discuss innovative ideas to shape our future work environment.
Event
Bridging the school-to-work transition for youth
Join us for a conversation on the experiences of young people entering and navigating the workforce. We’ll discuss how training and guidance services are supporting learners, how the skills ecosystem can evolve to better serve youth, especially through the opportunities to advance underserved youth who have not benefited from current educational and training systems.
engagement
Focus on youth and skills
Canada’s young people are facing both challenges and opportunities as they strive to enter the workforce, gain skills or seek education. On a positive note,...
News
Work-Integrated learning pilot to boost future-ready talent in Calgary
Calgary Economic Development — Jul 7, 2022
Project
InTeRN: a young, northern workforce enters the world of ICT
A two-year network computer technology program geared to providing entry level skills and supports to Indigenous youth in Northern Manitoba.
News
Tackling skills shortages now and in the future
Canada’s labour market is feeling the strain of the current skills shortage. According to the Conference Board of Canada, skills-related job vacancies are costing our...
Thought Leadership
COVID was harmful for youth employment
Investments in job training would help support Black, Indigenous, people of colour and disabled youth in particular. | April 8, 2022 — Policy Options, by Mohamed...