As artificial intelligence evolves, “so must our efforts to support the workforce,” says Sabrina Geremia. Geremia, who serves Google Canada as Country Managing Director, reflected in a recent blog post that “the conversation has fundamentally shifted” from people asking about AI technology to people asking about how to use it. To unlock Canada’s economic potential, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amazon Further Supports Upskilling with Lower Barriers to ‘Career Choice’ Program in Canada
Amazon operates an education benefit called Career Choice that supports employees learning new skills for higher roles. Since launching in Canada in 2014, nearly 12,000 workers across the country have participated in the upskilling program, which includes tracks that range from Data Analytics and Cybersecurity to Truck Driving. “Amazon is proud to have offered Career […]
Upskilling Program from Foresight Canada Returns to Support Nation’s Cleantech Transition
In 2024, Foresight Canada launched the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program. Known as AME-UP, the initiative set its crosshairs on equipping engineers with specialized skills for sustainable manufacturing in Canada’s evolving sector. “The program is free for all participants with the goal of scaling our cleantech workforce and accelerating the growth of high-potential cleantech […]