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Facilitated by The Conference Board of Canada, the Future Skills Centre Regional Soundings Tour aims to bring together Canadians who are actively engaged in the country’s skills and training community, as well as individuals interested in learning more about skills development and the future of work. These events will be rolled out across the country, in communities in every province and territory.
We want to hear how the Future Skills Centre can best address diverse future skills needs and structure our operations and activities to ensure responsiveness to local priorities. Join us for our Regional Soundings Tour to help inform our research and innovation investment strategies.
Registration for the Nova Scotia Regional Sounding is now open!
On behalf of the Future Skills Centre, the Centre for Employment Innovation at St. Francis Xavier University and The Conference Board of Canada have partnered to facilitate a stop on the Regional Soundings Tour, which will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre on November 22, 2019.
The event is free, but space is limited.
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Not in Nova Scotia, but want to be part of the conversation? The Future Skills Centre Regional Soundings Tour will be holding events in all provinces and territories. For more information, contact Heather McIntosh — Senior Manager, Knowledge Mobilization and Research (mcintosh@conferenceboard.ca).
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Check out recent updates to our website!
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Stakeholder Engagement
Building on our expansive network of more than 150 organizations, we are actively reaching out to diverse stakeholders. Learn more about our Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
Research
Our research strategy is focused on an in-depth understanding of future skills priorities, knowledge gaps, and leading practices. Learn more about our Research Strategy.
Community of Practice
In Fall 2019, we will launch an online “Community of Practice” platform to connect a pan-Canadian network of stakeholders across the skills development and training sector. Learn more about our Digital Infrastructure.
Evaluation
We are investing in innovation projects that are addressing pressing issues in Canada’s skills development ecosystems. Each project will be rigorously evaluated. Learn more about our Evaluation Strategy.
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Projects to Support Mid-career Workers
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On July 9, we announced the ten projects that were selected under the open call for projects supporting mid-career workers.
Many of the funded projects engage mid-career workers in specific sectors — such as oil and gas workers, truck drivers, auto workers, cashiers, and meat processing workers — that are experiencing, or at risk of, displacement. These projects will test innovative approaches to training and mid-career transitions into higher-growth sectors and job opportunities. Other projects are looking at common denominator barriers to successful career transitions and how to improve current services.
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Stay tuned! Our next call for proposals will launch next month
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To determine the themes of our next call, we are consulting widely with stakeholders from across the skills development ecosystem. Thank you to everyone who participated in our online survey!
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Pedro Barata, our Executive Director
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Photo credit: Jenna Muirhead
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On July 3, we announced the appointment Pedro Barata as the Future Skills Centre's Executive Director, effective September 1, 2019. Please join us in welcoming Pedro to the Future Skills Centre!
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Betakit echoed our announcement about our investment of $7.65 M in ten projects to support mid-career workers.
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University Affairs talks about our latest activities and updates, speaking with representatives from Ryerson, Conference Board of Canada, and Blueprint.
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