A majority of professionals in Canada feel that they have been handed artificial intelligence tools to utilize in their workplace without sufficient training, a new survey finds. As skill gaps persist across the country, newly released data from recruitment firm Express Employment Professionals and The Harris Poll shows that 79% of Canadian job seekers expect […]
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Investment of $4.6M to Support Skills Training and Job Creation in Tech Fields
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario is investing nearly $5 million toward supporting job creation and upskilling in technology fields. FedNor has unveiled a total investment of $4.6M across six strategic initiatives in Ontario, targeting sectors like defence and AI. The FedNor funding is “supporting Canada’s defence sector, skills training, and job creation,” […]
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 […]
DMZ Launches AI Career Accelerator for Graduates
Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ has received $500,000 from the Embark Student Foundation to launch the Embark Business Academy (Em-BA), a new career accelerator designed to help students and recent graduates transition from post-secondary education into meaningful employment. With youth unemployment continuing to outpace the national average and entry-level roles rapidly evolving in an AI-driven economy, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gen Z Is Driving Canada’s Workplace AI Shift
A new study from International Workplace Group (IWG) shows that Gen Z is reshaping how Canadian teams use AI—helping older colleagues adopt new tools, speeding up hybrid collaboration, and accelerating career growth across the workforce. Based on a survey of more than 1,000 professionals, the data reveals that 75% of workers have tried AI tools, […]
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 […]
ECO Canada Launches Digital Academy to Help Upskill Environmental Talent
Canada’s Environmental Careers Organization has launched an online academy with an aim to upskill more talent. Established in the early 90’s, ECO Canada acts as a steward of the country’s environmental industry. Working alongside government, academia, and employers, the national organization is involved in championing a range of initiatives, from job creation and wage funding […]
Ontario Program Expands to Train Veterans for Tech Careers
Ontario’s tech sector is getting a boost in skilled talent thanks to the expansion of the Soldiers in Tech program, a veteran-focused initiative that connects military personnel and their families with in-demand careers in technology. The Roland Gossage Foundation, supported by the Ontario Skills Development Fund, announced new partnerships with WatSPEED at the University of […]