Toronto Metropolitan University

$566,104,695.00 CAD

≈ $13.67 for every person in Canada ≈ 7,316 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Employment and Social Development Canada
Program
Future Skills
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2018-2019
Agreement period
December 11, 2018 – March 31, 2027
Reference
esdc-edsc:141-2018-2019-Q3-00037

Published purpose

The objectives of the Future Skills program are to:.• Help Canadians make informed decisions about the skills needed for the future as they adapt to changes in the labour market;.• Increase access to in-demand quality training and supports that address the changing nature of work, especially for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups (such as persons with disabilities, racialized groups or workers in certain sectors and occupations); and.• Support transformative labour market policy and program innovation to ensure that Canada’s labour market and training systems remain future-fit..

In plain English AI-generated

This federal contribution funds the Future Skills program at Toronto Metropolitan University, aimed at helping Canadians understand future labour market needs, expanding access to quality training for underrepresented groups, and supporting innovative labour market policies.

Category: Research Primarily funds activity in Canada

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