On June 10, 2025, the FSC Community of Practice, in collaboration with Research Impact Canada and Diversity Institute, hosted a peer learning group on “Advancing Inclusion: Learning with Black Communities in Canada.” In this session, we discussed how to make the skills and workforce development sector more inclusive for Black Canadians. The goal of the peer […]
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On April 24, 2025, the FSC Community of Practice, in collaboration with Research Impact Canada and Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), hosted a peer learning group on “Pathways to Jobs: Microcredentials, Work-Integrated Learning, and Labour Market Information.” In this session, we discussed how to upskill employees while aligning development with the organization’s goals. The goal of […]
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On February 19, 2025, the FSC Community of Practice, in collaboration with Research Impact Canada and Blueprint, hosted a peer learning group on “Innovating for Impact: Evaluation and Learning in Canada’s Skills Ecosystem.” In this session, we discussed myths and misconceptions about evaluation and showcased practical evaluation tools and resources that participants can use in their […]
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On October 31, 2024, the FSC Community of Practice, in collaboration with Research Impact Canada and ELITE Program for Black Youth at the University of Alberta, hosted a peer learning group on “Empowering Youth in Canada: Navigating Career Prospects and Well-Being.” In this session, we discussed how to close workforce disparities among youth by equipping […]
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On September 13, 2024, the FSC Community of Practice, in collaboration with Research Impact Canada and Smart Prosperity Institute, hosted a peer learning group “Empowering Canada’s Workforce for a Sustainable Future.” This session focused on the skills and knowledge needed to equip Canada’s workforce to thrive in the transition towards a net-zero economy. The goal […]
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On August 28, 2024, the FSC Community of Practice, in collaboration with Research Impact Canada and Immigrant Employment Council of BC, hosted a peer learning group on “Leveraging Newcomer Talent to Empower Canada’s Workforce.” This session focused on how organizations can support the integration of newcomers into the Canadian workforce and examined the impact on […]
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On December 6th, 2023, Research Impact Canada invited Danny Mirza, Lead Career Consultant at Coventry University, UK, to host a webinar in which he showcased AI tools that can be used to enhance productivity by automating tasks and creating efficient workflows. This interactive webinar provided an opportunity to learn about how to apply generative AI […]
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On November 16th, 2023, Research Impact Canada invited Danny Mirza, Lead Career Consultant at Coventry University, UK, to host a webinar in which he guided participants through the basics of using ChatGPT to automate tasks and improve client engagement and career readiness. This interactive webinar provided an opportunity to learn about how to apply generative […]
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On October 18, 2023, from 1-2:30 pm ET, the FSC Community of Practice, in collaboration with Research Impact Canada and the Information Communications and Technology Council of Canada (ICTC), hosted AI and the Future of Work(force Development). This peer learning group event created for professionals to discuss the evolving role of career development practitioners in […]
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On August 9, 2023, in partnership with Regional Analytics Laboratory (RAnLab) from Memorial University, Research Impact Canada hosted a webinar to guide participants through the basics of finding and applying regional labour market information to support efforts in workforce development. This interactive webinar was an opportunity to learn how data models and analyses can be […]
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