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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.

technician explains a work tool to a young woman in a workshop

Skills, Explore, Achieve, Revive (SOAR)

Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or…
Young woman woodworking by drill-machine

Skills matching and opportunities in wood manufacturing

The Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC), with support from the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC), launched…

On the frontlines of crisis training program

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increased demand for food production and distribution services…
Group of textile students looking over samples of fabric.

DMG studio startup social finance resource toolkit

There is a lack of representation of BIPOC, women and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples in the games…
Female instructor holding hardhat and explaining occupational safety rules to workers sitting at table

Creating a microlearning model for the Canadian mining industry

The mining industry is suffering from labour shortages that are expected to worsen. The industry…

Navigating net-zero: Faculty perspectives on greening post-secondary curricula

To successfully transition to a net-zero economy, Canada will require workers with the skills and…
Robotics engineer working on maintenance of modern robotic arm in factory warehouse

Accelerating the smooth adoption of smart systems

In recent years, young people have faced difficulties in the labour market. Pandemic lockdowns impacted…
Close-up Shot of a Surgeon Perform State of the Art Surgery in High Tech Hospital using Augmented Reality Glasses. Doctors and Assistants Working in Operating Room.

Accelerating the Appropriate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Despite its ability to positively transform healthcare, there is some reluctance among healthcare providers to…

Planning for sustainable jobs 101

These reports provide insight into skills needs for workers in Ontario’s growing zero-emissions vehicles and…