THEME ONE - Upgrading the Skills of Canadians
In today’s knowledge-based and digitally-heavy economy, it is paramount that individuals continuously update their skills to remain competitive. Individuals looking to enter the labour force, change their current jobs, or re-enter the labour force after a period of unemployment often require new or improved skills. Skills upgrading can require a signifi cant commitment in fi nancial resources and time that many individuals are not able to make on their own.
Provincial and territorial governments understand these challenges and the importance of skills upgrading for the long-term growth of our economies. We have invested in a range of programs that provide current and potential workers with information about the demands of the labour market, partnerships with employers for on-the-job skills upgrading, or fi nancial supports. The promising practices profi led under this theme highlight such initiatives.