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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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Project

Canadian cybersecurity skills and talent transformation

This project aims to transform the Canadian cybersecurity sector into a field that is inclusive and better positioned to meet the soaring demand for cybersecurity specialists in the country.
Research

Finding value: identifying and assessing social and emotional skills in the tourism and hospitality industry

This impact paper identifies the value of a focus on social and emotional skills (SES) recognition for employees and employers and examines assessment frameworks, approaches, and platforms that can support SES credentialing in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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In the Media

Whose mental health suffered the most during the pandemic? Older women, survey findsexternal link icon

June 2, 2021 — Toronto Star, written by Raisa Patel
Research

Responding to Automation: Building a Cleaner Futureexternal link icon

The Future Skills Centre and the Conference Board of Canada research the paths that workers could take to transition into sectors that are growing rapidly, starting with the clean economy.
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News Release

Women over 65 facing significant mental health decline, while younger women continue to struggle, new Environics Institute survey shows

Overall, Canadians’ mental health declines during pandemic Toronto, June 2, 2021 – The pandemic has affected the health of all Canadians but it has exacted a...
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Project

Yukon skills research and engagement

This research will examine and support Yukon as it recovers from the economic impact of COVID-19 while fostering resilience to prepare for future shocks.
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Project

Core skills and rapid response

Indigenous youth benefit from this pilot, which develops a rapid customization process and core skills training that also addresses critical labour shortages.
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Project

Construction with a purpose

Vulnerable individuals facing homelessness gain skills training and supports to help transition into in-demand construction careers.
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Project

Students’ soft skills at CCNB

To ensure students experience a successful transition from their post-secondary education to the work market, CCNB is accompanying them in the development of interpersonal and soft skills, thus contributing to meet New Brunswick’s employers’ expectations of well-qualified future workers.