Future Skills Centre
Canadians need to prepare for a changing labour market. The Future Skills Centre—Centre des Compétences futures (FSC–CCF) will help them transition and adapt to new jobs. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program, the Future Skills Centre is a partnership between Blueprint, Toronto Metropolitan University, and The Conference Board of Canada.
As part of our commitment to the Future Skills Centre, the Conference Board will research future skills needs, lead knowledge mobilization and convening activities, and facilitate the exchange of ideas by developing a pan-Canadian stakeholder network.
Latest Research
Artificial Intelligence Talent in Canada
Innovation and Technology October 30, 2024
To identify a path forward and illuminate the challenges we face in Canada, we spoke to 46 business leaders in Canada and the United States to get their perspectives on where AI hiring and talent is headed.
Impact paper • 32-min read
Building a Stronger Skills Development Landscape in Nunavut, Northern Ontario, and Yukon
Indigenous & Northern Communities October 21, 2024
Communities in the Northern regions of Canada continue to undergo significant transformation. Conference Board forecasts show that real GDP in Yukon, Nunavut, and Northern Ontario is expected to grow by 41 per cent, 8 per cent, and 20 per cent, respectively, between 2024 and 2045. Employment is also expected to increase by 10 per cent in Yukon, 18 per cent in Nunavut, and 5 per cent in Northern Ontario during the same time time frame. In this period of change, there is a high demand for skilled workers.
Impact paper • 43-min read
Economic and Labour Forecast for Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut
Indigenous & Northern Communities October 21, 2024
We expect real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to be strong in Northern Ontario and Yukon, with slower growth predicted for Nunavut. Conversely, we expect Nunavut to experience the largest per cent increase in employment. Over the forecast period, we expect employment to increase by 5 per cent in Northern Ontario, 18 per cent in Nunavut, and 10 per cent in Yukon.
Online experience • 8-min read
See Where Your Skills Can Take You
In our latest report, discover how OpportuNext can be practically applied by career development professionals to support students and job seekers make informed career decisions. Download the PDF now to learn more about this essential tool.
Listening to You
We recently heard from Canadians across the country on how the Future Skills Centre can best meet your region’s priorities.
The Conference Board of Canada organized the Regional Sounding Tour and the Virtual Regional Sounding Tour as part of the Future Skills Centre’s strategic roundtable events. By listening to Canadians in the skills and training community, we gained valuable insights into the skills that will be needed tomorrow.
Find out more about the top issues facing Canadians.
For details about our 2019 Regional Sounding Tour.