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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Soldiers in Tech Returns for Fifth Year to Upskill Military Personnel Across Ontario
Canada is home to over 461,000 veterans, nearly one-third of whom are in the prime working ages. Despite their potential, however, many veterans face significant obstacles in finding meaningful employment, often due to a lack of adequate transitional support. To help address this issue, the Roland Gossage Foundation this week announced the return of Soldiers […]
Google Canada Launches $13M AI Opportunity Fund to Upskill Two Million Canadians
Google Canada has announced a $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to equip over two million Canadians with artificial intelligence skills, a move aimed at ensuring broad participation in the country’s rapidly evolving AI economy. The funding will support four Canadian organizations—Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), the First Nations Technology Council, Skills for Change, and the […]