
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

Opportunity for All: Improving Workplace Experiences and Career Outcomes for Canadians With Disabilities
Education & Skills, Inclusion September 11, 2023
People with disabilities often face barriers to employment and career progression. Only 59 per cent of Canadians with disabilities reported being employed in 2017, compared with 80 per cent of Canadians without disabilities.
Issue briefing • 18-min read

Toward a More Sustainable Future
Education & Skills August 3, 2023
The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of the Future Skills Centre, is studying how Canadian post-secondary institutions (PSIs) are preparing future graduates with the green skills that are needed for a more sustainable future.
Online experience • 8-min read

Can Social and Emotional Skills Be Taught? An Analysis of Adult Training Programs
Education & Skills July 12, 2023
Post-secondary institutions have an important role in developing social and emotional skills (SES). SES include skills such as active listening, empathy, communication, collaboration, and resilience. These skills are in high demand by employers, despite the ongoing digitization in workplaces.
Issue briefing • 20-min read
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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