EMC Level Up Skills Evolution: Scaling Up Sectoral-Based Micro-Credentials Project – Phase 2
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to upskill and reskill their workforce to keep pace with rapidly evolving industry trends. Traditional training methods may not be sufficient to address the dynamic needs of SMEs, especially in light of technological advancements. SMEs also face challenges in identifying and accessing training aligned with the skills needs of their increasingly diverse workforce. This project aims to address these gaps by developing and testing a Rapid Skills Marketplace to increase SMEs’ access to timely and industry-relevant training. It also contributes to the efficiency of the skills ecosystem by exploring ways to foster collaboration across sectoral training providers and between industry and post-secondary education institutions. As the research partner on the project, SRDC helps facilitate discussions among partners and stakeholders throughout project design, delivery, and sustainability planning. We apply research methods to document the implementation and operation processes. We also support project partners in incorporating principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation (EDI&R) to ensure project outputs and outcomes are responsive to Canadian diverse labour force.
Project Details
Capability: Knowledge Mobilization/ Workshop Facilitation
Policy Area: Workplace Training
Population: General Population
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