future skills centre

350,000 Indigenous youth are set to come of age by 2026, offering unique contributions as they enter the workforce. Discover the multifaceted impacts of Indigenous youth on the labour market as two distinguished experts delve into this topic. In this episode, they explore the challenges, opportunities, and incredible value that Indigenous youth bring to the modern job market and how companies can advance inclusive environments that honor and integrate Indigenous traditions, thereby empowering young Indigenous employees to bring their authentic selves to work. We also learn about some of the collaborative approaches between employers, educational institutions, and Indigenous communities to bridge the gap and foster increased opportunities for Indigenous youth. 

 Guests: 

• Michael DeGagné, President & CEO, Indspire
• Kory Wilson, Executive Director Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, BCIT

 Host:

• Julie Cafley, Executive Director, Catalyst Canada

Neurodiversity is a range of different ways of thinking, interacting, and processing information, and is especially important to the future of work. In this episode, experts in neurodiversity in the workplace join us to discuss the immense potential of neurodiverse individuals in professional settings. Our guests share practical strategies and valuable insights for employers looking to create supportive environments for neurodiverse employees - from implementing accommodations for all to fostering inclusive company cultures. 

Guests: 

• Neil Barnett, Director - Inclusive Hiring and Accessibility, Microsoft
• Radha MacCulloch, VP and Head of Canada, Specialisterne North America

Host:

• Julie Cafley, Executive Director, Catalyst Canada

Technological change is affecting every sector, and these changes shift the roles and the skills in demand. Our guests share their perspectives on what needs to happen to ensure Canada has the skilled talent it needs to take full advantage of the growing digital economy. We hear about two rapid training initiatives that seek to help their learners transition mid-career to jobs in the digital economy.

Speakers

Guests

Namir Anani, President & CEO, Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)

Rushmi Hasham, Director, Development and Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Programs, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

Nathalie Sanon, Head, Training Program, IVADO

Host

Linda Nazareth

Links

Future Skills Centre Homepage: https://fsc-ccf.ca/

Future Skills Centre Twitter: https://twitter.com/fsc_ccf_en

The Conference Board of Canada Homepage :https://www.conferenceboard.ca/

The Conference Board of Canada Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConfBoardofCda 

The Conference Board of Canada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceBoardofCanada/ 

ICTC-CTIC: https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst: https://www.cybersecurecatalyst.ca/ 

IVADO https://ivado.ca/