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.
In the Media
Badging programmes break down barriers and build up students
As a mentor and teacher with the Peel District School Board (PDSB) in Ontario, Kim Thomas has worked with children and youth from marginalized and equity-deserving communities for almost 30 years. These students, says Thomas “have faced some of the greatest barriers” in accessing educational opportunities. And while the PDSB “has been very intentional around dismantling anti-Black racism,” she is excited about new program partnerships with corporations and organizations that “open up doors for Black and Indigenous students.” These learning initiatives have the potential to “bring the kids from the back of the line to the front,” says Thomas.
Research
On the other side of the screen: Nurse educators’ perspectives on online experiential learning during the pandemic
In this research, we analyze the findings of our interviews with 20 nurse educators from across Canada to explore the challenges, opportunities, and innovations related...
Research
Skills development for innovation and growth: Insights from global initiatives
This report and accompanying case studies share insights from three skills for innovation training initiatives which can inform the design and operation of models in Canada.
Research
Race alongside the machines: Occupational digitalization trends in Canada, 2006-2021
Understanding which jobs have changed the most, and which type of digital skills are changing, is important in informing better policies to prepare workers for the future.
In the Media
Canadian universities future-proof students with experiential learning
Nicole Edwards, The Globe and Mail | November 16, 2022
Research
Experiential learning in the social sector
This report explores experiential learning, also known as work integrated learning, in the social service sector from the perspective of both employers and students in social sciences, humanities and arts
Research
Digital skills for today and tomorrow
The rapid digital transformation in Canada due to the pandemic could increase our productivity and growth potential for years to come. How can Canada unlock this opportunity?
Blog
Digging in: New ways to boost the mining industry’s talent pool
The Canadian mining industry will need to hire over 80,000 new workers to fill vacant positions by 2025. That’s the projection of the Mining Industry...
August 18, 2022
29 minutes
Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 6
Skills for the Digital Economy
Technological change is affecting every sector, and these changes shift the roles and the skills in demand. Our guests share their perspectives on what needs...
Featuring: Linda Nazareth, Namir Anani, Rushmi Hasham, Nathalie Sanon