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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
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Strengthening Interprofessional Collaboration in Diabetic Foot Care
Health July 18, 2024
Canadians at risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers currently need to navigate complex pathways to find effective, affordable, timely, and culturally responsive care. There is often limited communication and coordination between their healthcare practitioners, and a lack of continuity between different sectors of the health and care ecosystem.
Issue briefing • 8-min read
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Diabetic Foot Care and Lower Limb Preservation
Health July 18, 2024
Diabetic foot ulcers impact patients’ mobility, employment and quality of life. They frequently become infected and, if not appropriately managed in a timely manner, can result in amputation. Lower extremity amputations have life-changing physical, mental wellness, and economic impacts.
Issue briefing • 17-min read
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Who Is Using Generative AI in Higher Education?
Education & Skills July 8, 2024
While institutions scramble to craft policies for generative AI use, one in five students report using it most or all of the time, and 35 per cent report using it some of the time. But how does the uptake of generative AI vary across social groups in the student population?
Data briefing • 8-min read
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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.
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