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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.

In the Media

Must love heights and live wires: How Canada is building a workforce for the energy transitionexternal link icon

Content from: National Observer, Cloe Logan | December 12, 2024 Shane Mullins cranks his neck backwards to see the top of the wind turbine he’s about to climb – a tower specifically for training. While it’s not as tall as the structures that run beside roads and stand parallel in fields, it’s inarguably high. It hits the same altitude as a 10-storey building, about half the height of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
In the Media

Disposez-vous des compétences nécessaires au marché de l’emploi de demain?external link icon

Catherine Charron, les affaires | Decembre 11, 2024 RHÉVEIL-MATIN. Au cours de la deuxième moitié de la décennie 2030, on devrait compter au Canada près d’un million de postes vacants au pays chaque année. L’un des principaux facteurs? L’inadéquation entre les compétences des travailleurs et les besoins des employeurs. Tout n’est pas perdu, si la société joue bien ses cartes, estime deux économistes du Conference Board of Canada, l’organisme qui tire la sonnette d’alarme.
Blog

What is PIAAC and Why Does It Matter?

Skills provide an essential foundation for employment, health, individual and community well-being, economic growth, and active and informed citizenship.
Research

Hidden Struggles: Situating Neurodiversity in Post-Secondary Educationexternal link icon

In this research, we look at the challenges neurodiversity poses for both post-secondary institutions and neurodiverse students. This study will be the first in Canada to explore how different types of institute approach inclusion for neurodiverse students.
Event

 Future Skills Centre at Next-Gen Talent in Biomass and Bioenergy: Insights from Canada and the UK

We’re delighted to announce that Dr. Tricia Williams, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization at Future Skills Centre, will be presenting at Unlocking Opportunities: Building Careers for a Sustainable Bioeconomy, part of the two-part webinar series organized by the Biomass Canada Cluster and the Supergen Bioenergy Hub in the UK.
Research

AI and the Shifting Landscape of Future Skills and the Future of Work

This study aims to understand an existing gap between employers and employees regarding AI adoption and skills.
Event

Future Skills Centre at Bridging the Gap with EMC's Skills Evolution

We are excited to announce that Alex Stephens, our Senior Manager at the Future Skills Centre, will be speaking at Bridging the Gap with EMC's Skills Evolution: Industry & Post-Secondary Collaboration for Future Skills Training on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre.
In the Media

Bridging skills gapsexternal link icon

Content from: Excellence in Research and Innovation Report published via the Globe and Mail | Nov 22, 2024 Rising adoption of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools in all areas of work require technology literacy not only for science, technology, engineering and math graduates but across all disciplines.
Event

Future Skills Centre at the Royal Bank of Canada Event

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tricia Williams, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization at the Future Skills Centre, will be giving a presentation at the Royal Bank of Canada. The presentation will showcase some of the FSC latest research and insights to RBC's Skills team.