IWIL Ignite announced this week that it is expanding into the Canadian market. IWIL is a global digital literacy and AI incubation organization “committed to bridging the gap between today’s skills and tomorrow’s opportunities.” The organization operates the Centre for Global Digital Literacy and AI Incubation, which aims to combine “AI upskilling and consultancy services […]
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FutureFit Secures Investment for AI-Powered Workforce Upskilling Tech
FutureFit AI this week announced an investment from Achieve Partners, a US-based supporter of innovative education-based technologies. Toronto’s FutureFit is a developer of workforce development technology powered by artificial intelligence. The company is on a mission to help people upgrade career paths faster and cheaper at scale, according to chief executive officer Hamoon Ekhtiari. “As […]
Workforce Initiative from Amii Targets AI Upskilling for Energy Sector in Canada
One of Canada’s three National Institutes for artificial intelligence technologies recently unveiled a new track for its upskilling program. The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute introduced a “Technical Track” as an expansion of its recent “AI Pathways: Energizing Canada’s Low-Carbon Workforce” initiative. Designed for software and computer science professionals, the Technical Track focuses on deep implementation […]
As Tech Transforms Sectors, $100M Investment Targets Upskilling Needs
The federal government is investing nearly $100 million over five years through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, which supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives across Canada amid a “rapidly shifting global landscape.” The $100, five-year investment is spread across 14 different organizations as well as an array of sectors, including aerospace, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and […]
How the Rise of Upskilling in Canada Has Impacted Hiring and Resumes
In the post-Covid, digital-first world, self-taught learning methods have grown to unprecedented levels of popularity. Self‑taught learning is “exploding,” according to Express Employment Professionals, “and it’s beginning to reshape resumes across the country.” But not all employers are prepared for the rapid rise in upskilling and its cascade of influence on how people job hunt […]
Analyzing Upskilling Strategy, AI Tech, and Other HR Trends in Canada: Report
A Human Resources software solution provider based out of Quebec City has released an annual report. Folks this month published its “2026 State of HR Report,” which reveals insights following a survey of more than 400 small-to-medium businesses in Canada. The report delves into areas such as recruitment trends, the integration of artificial intelligence in […]
As AI Plays a ‘Greater Day-to-Day Role,’ RBC Mobilizes to Upskill 100K Workers
The Royal Bank of Canada has launched an official artificial intelligence team that intends to help train the financial titan’s workforce of 100,000 employees on the rising technology. RBC, the country’s largest publicly traded company and major national employer, predicts a “future where AI will play a greater role” in the “day-to-day work” of staff. […]
B.C. Targets ‘Real Impact’ with Support for New Upskilling Programs in Agtech
British Columbia is supporting job creation and upskilling projects to “ensure more people have the necessary skills to succeed in the growing agri-tech sector.” Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth for the Province, believes it is “critical that two of British Columbia’s greatest strengths—technology and agriculture—come together.” Kahlon says the latest moves connect […]
Canada Invests in Nokia to Create Jobs, Upskill Workforce for AI, Quantum Tech
Canada’s federal government is collaborating on a research project with longstanding Finnish technology pioneer Nokia in a move that is expected to create several hundred jobs in the country. Nokia, which was founded in 1865 and today employs nearly 90,000 people worldwide, will conduct research around AI and quantum technologies at an innovation campus in […]
Foresight Introduces Custom Upskilling Program to Prepare Canada’s Workforce for the Clean Economy
Foresight is rolling out a new employer-focused Upskilling Program designed to help Canadian companies strengthen their talent pipelines and equip workers with the skills needed for a fast-growing clean economy. Delivered on a recurring basis, the program offers customized training built around real industry needs—from sustainability and innovation to advanced technologies central to Canada’s net-zero […]