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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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Yukon skills research and engagement

This research will examine and support Yukon as it recovers from the economic impact of…
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REAL school

This learning program aligns Black, Indigenous and racialized youth with careers based on their interests,…
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Reskilling displaced retail workers

This project supports the design of a reskilling of displaced retail workers in Ontario, with…
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Core skills and rapid response

Indigenous youth benefit from this pilot, which develops a rapid customization process and core skills…
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Construction with a purpose

Vulnerable individuals facing homelessness gain skills training and supports to help transition into in-demand construction…
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North Coast skills hub

This virtual platform will serve as a skills training and career development tool for people…
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VILA: Virtual inclusive learning academy

Adults with physical and cognitive challenges participate in a virtual hub that offers life skills,…
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Alberta digital employment training

Newcomers gain employment training through online learning to meet labour market needs.
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Virtual learning for food and beverage manufacturers

Online training is customized and adapted to support workers in the Canadian food and beverage…