Skills Training
Project
Rapid ‘On-The-Job’ Employee Upskilling for In-Demand Skilled Jobs: Higher Productivity, Retention and Career Pathways
The project, a follow-up to a previous collaboration between Future Skills Centre (FSC) and the Work-Based Learning Consortium (WBLC), focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of upskilling in several streams of work.
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.
Event
Future Skills Centre at Making Innovation Happen
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Tricia Williams, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Knowledge Mobilization at the Future Skills Centre, will be speaking at the Making Innovation Happen Roundtable, hosted by BC Housing.
Event
Future Skills Centre at the OECD Webinar
Are foundation skills the building blocks for success in the AI era? 22 November 2024 13:00 CET Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs and automating more...
Research
Learning from One Another: Economic and Labour Forecast for Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut
This project, undertaken for Canada’s Future Skills Centre, drew in various Indigenous, government, and post-secondary partners from Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut. It features a labour market analysis and economic forecast for each region from 2024 to 2045, as well as descriptions of the in-demand skills and key challenges to workforce and skills development in these Northern regions.
Project
Experiential Learning in Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ELITE) Program for Black Youth
This initiative aimed to close workforce disparities by equipping Black youth with practical skills in high-demand areas like robotics, automation and advanced manufacturing.
Project
Virtual, Immersive Learning and Career Labs: The New Normal for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) launched the iFood360° pilot project to explore how SMEs with limited resources could use VIL technology to foster growth and enhance workforce skills.
Research
Learning From One Another: Building a Stronger Skills Development Landscape in Nunavut, Northern Ontario, and Yukon
Skilled trades are a priority and among the top occupations in demand in Nunavut, Northern Ontario, and Yukon between 2024 and 2045; meeting this demand remains a persistent concern. Which type of organizations play a key role in sustaining Northern trades? What are the factors that impede Indigenous and Northern students from working in the trades even after they’ve participated in training programs? What plans are in the works that will allow for sustaining training, collaboration, and reduction in duplication in skills development services? Read the impact paper for a look at three programs that are making a difference, and an analysis of more services and approaches that could meet the demand for skilled trades in Canada’s North.
Project
Be EPIC: Dementia Training for Mid-Career Workers
Personal support workers (PSWs), who provide direct formal care to persons living with dementia (PLWD), are often under-trained on how to respond to the complex communication impairments and responsive behaviours of PLWD.