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Labour market trends such as technology, shifting demographics and climate change are leading to rapid change in key sectors of our economy. Workers and employers will require support from the skills ecosystem to successfully manage these transitions.

Teaching the Class About Renewable Energy
Research

There’s a revolution happening in skilled tradesexternal link icon

The revolution is being sparked by automation, low-carbon economies, digitization, and other emerging work trends. These new technologies need skills that are not usually at the core of a trade school education.
professional individual working with a calculator and invoice papers.
Research

Indigenizing Corporate Canada

This research project will help inform the development of more appropriate career resources and supports to increase Indigenous representation in Canada’s finance and management professions.
Two pilots sit in a cockpit on the runway preparing for flight.
Research

Understanding Future Skills: Case of the Montreal Aerospace Cluster

The report examines how organizations contribute to the development and management of talent at the regional level, with a specific focus on the case study of the Montreal aerospace cluster.
Individuals walking on a busy subway or train platform.
Research

Employment Transitions in Canadian Metropolitan Areas

This report examines job loses and gains across Canadian metropolitan areas during the 21st century.
Worker talking to a truck driver.
Project

Building the Skills of the Trucking Industry

The project will leverage virtual reality technology to deliver training in a way that complements varied learning styles. The virtual reality simulator is the first of its kind specifically designed for the trucking industry with AI technology and the ability to track the user’s eyes and enhance their driving skills in the unlimited replays.
Skilled worker preparing dumplings at a restaurant.
Project

Supporting Mid-Career Workers in Retail and Meat Processing

Transitioning into strong growth rate jobs