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FSC at the Launch of “Professional Practice in the AI Era” Training Program
We’re excited to share that Alex Stephens, Director of Programs at FSC, will be speaking at the official launch of the new training program, “Professional…
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A Future Built on Skills: Why AI Literacy Must Become a Nation-Building Project
Canada is entering a moment that requires us to move together, deliberately and confidently, toward a future shaped by new technologies and new ways of learning.
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FSC at Cannexus 26: Scaling Skills: Insights from the Frontlines of Labour Market Innovation
Join us with our experts as they unpack what this evidence tells us about training design, technology-driven solutions, equity and inclusion, and the limits of current measurement and evaluation practices.
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A Future of Work That Works For All
The economy is evolving rapidly, and we need a skilled workforce — and training systems — that can adapt to whatever comes next. That’s why we focus on the priorities that Canada’s prosperity depends on: pathways to jobs, technology and automation, SME adaptability, an inclusive economy, and sustainable jobs.
We invest in new ideas that we evaluate and learn from, convene effective partnerships and collaborations, and generate critical insights into what works and what doesn’t when it comes to future-proofing the Canadian labour market.
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project partners across every province, territory and sector
71%
of projects support underserved groups
105,500+
people received hands-on training or new job opportunities
1.14 million+
people have accessed resources that support their labour market pathway
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Rising Concerns About the Impact of New Technologies on Employment
The proportion of Canadian workers who are worried about losing their job in the coming years because the work they do will soon be done by computers or robots has increased, and this cannot be accounted for simply by pointing to growing pessimism about the economy in general. Rather, there is a more direct relationship between concerns about the impact of automation on employment, and the use of AI programs at work.
Research
Scoping a PIAAC Research Agenda: Programme for the International Assessments of Adult Competencies
This project was initiated to develop a Canadian PIAAC research agenda that can guide policymakers, researchers and practitioners in using these new data to close knowledge gaps, enhance policy decisions and improve national performance in skills development.
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Project Connect: Professional Project Administrator Program
Indigenous Peoples represent the fastest growing and youngest population in Canada, offering critical potential to address skills shortages. Yet systemic inequities in access to education and training persist, resulting in lower employment outcomes and increased vulnerability to economic downturns.
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FUSION: Future Skills Innovation Network for Universities
The program focused on building metacognition (awareness or understanding of one’s own thinking), communication and problem-solving skills through flexible, experiential and reflective learning delivered in co-op programs across humanities, social sciences and STEM disciplines.
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Development of Canada’s National Occupational Standards for a Sustainable Blue Economy
Canada boasts the world’s largest coastline; however, its ocean-related industries contribute only 1% to the GDP, significantly trailing behind other nations. This project identified a pressing need for specialized training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to bridge the skills gap in ocean-related occupations in the sustainable blue economy (SBE), including marine transport and ocean technology.
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Reboot Plus Expansion
The Reboot Plus Expansion program, led by Douglas College and PEERs Employment & Education Resources, aims to re-engage youth aged 17–24 who are at risk of not finishing high school or are unsure of their academic and career trajectories.
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