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 […]
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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 […]
Upskilling ‘Must Go Beyond Intent’ to Have Measurable Impact, Experts Say
A new report from a major Canadian tech firm reveals a “growing divide between intent and impact” when it comes to upskilling talent. Absorb Software’s 2025 edition of its State of Upskilling report examines what is working in the world of upskilling, what is not, and what is next. “Upskilling is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s […]
DIGITAL Unveils $30M Investment into Upskilling Canadian Workforce for AI
One of Canada’s five Global Innovation Clusters this week unveiled new investments in workforce development solutions and skilling programs for over 3,000 Canadians focused on AI adoption. Through partnerships with training providers and employers, DIGITAL supports low-cost, rapid skilling programs and partnerships so that graduates are job-ready. Since 2018, DIGITAL has put over 18,300 Canadians […]
Absorb Software Earns Accolades for Canadian Digital Upskilling Platform
We live in a working world that never stops changing in response to the needs of the workforce, which means enterprises should prioritize the building of agile, future-ready teams. These are the words of David Wilson, who serves as chief executive officer of UK-based Fosway Group. Fosway Group is behind The Fosway 9-Grid, which provides industry […]
Amid Transformative Tech, Upskilling Emerges as a Key Workforce Strategy
Half of chief executive officers in Canada are hiring for roles that didn’t exist within their company a year ago, finds a new report, highlighting the rapid impact of artificial intelligence technology. Productivity gains are the key driver behind leaders’ desire to adopt generative AI, including the ability to automate routine tasks, optimize workflows, analyze […]
Upskilling is Becoming a ‘Necessity for Career Progression’ in Canada: Survey
Today’s workers increasingly view upskilling as a vital resource, finds the 2024 Upskilling Sentiment Survey, with a majority of working Canadians believing it’s an important approach to advancing careers and not falling behind in an evolving workforce. Unsurprisingly, the youngest generation surveyed (Gen Z) was the most convinced of the value of upskilling. The annual […]
Recent Efforts Aim to Spur Upskilling, Expansion of Talent in Canadian Tech
Canada is undergoing rapid growth fuelled by the world’s highest per capita immigration rate—and that is but one among several vectors of change impacting tech and talent across the country in 2024. The intense spread of A.I. technologies is a force to be reckoned with, with half of workforces needing to reskill over the next three years, an […]