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Future Skills

Future skills – basic literacy, numeracy and socio-emotional skills – are important across all economic sectors and occupations. Figuring out who and how to address skills gaps is key to building an inclusive workforce with upward mobility.

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Research

Food Sustainability in the North: Skills Challenges and Opportunities in Community Greenhouse Projects

Given the advancements of innovative technologies pertaining to agricultural practice and its evolving skills needs, this report reviews the current and future competencies needed for community-led greenhouse projects in Northern Indigenous communities to inform the future of training programs and initiatives.
Project

Leadership Development for Indigenous Communities

To address the economic gaps that persist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada, Workforce Warriors Inc. launched the Leadership Development for Indigenous Communities project.
Event

FSC at How Green Skills are Shaping the Future of Canada’s Skilled Trades

We’re pleased to share that Alex Stephens, Director of Programs at the FSC, will be speaking at an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum on September 30, 2025
Event

FSC at Skills Bridge

We’re pleased to share that Noel Baldwin, Executive Director at the FSC, will be speaking at the Skills Bridge Summit, hosted by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).
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Project

In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+)

IM&M+ is an intensive pre-employability program that supports people to address complex barriers to employment and make progress towards reaching their social and economic potential.
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Research

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment, Productivity and Skills Development in Quebec

This research project aimed to produce a report on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Quebec labour market.
July 16, 2025 29 minutes
Podcast
Season 5 | Episode 3

AI in the Workplace and the Skills that Matter Most

In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan explores the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the Canadian workforce....

Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, Noel Baldwin, Stephanie Enders, Mark Patterson

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Blog

Impact Story: Empowering the Future by Advancing Opportunities for Black Youth in STEM

As we look toward building a more inclusive and innovative future, it's essential to reflect on how we support Black youth pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Research

Evidence-based Insights for Public Service Professionals Navigating the Workforce of the Future

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) created an online platform, called Navigar, to better prepare its over 70,000 members for the future by providing future-oriented career information.