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Canada industrial workforce development initiatives

Overview

The Canadian federal government has initiated a series of workforce development programs to support its industrial strategy and address skilled labour shortages. The process began with the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance (AMWA), a collaborative platform designed to prepare workers for technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence.

This initiative is part of a broader plan involving six sectoral workforce alliances. To support these efforts, the government introduced the Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund (SWIF), which utilizes a co-investment model to fund training such as micro-credentials and certifications. Additionally, a $6 billion funding stream was established for Red Seal skilled trades training, targeting high-demand sectors including electric vehicle production, shipbuilding, and critical minerals.

Entities

Patty Hajdu · Government of Canada · Statistics Canada · Canadian Industrial Relations Association · Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Canada launches workforce initiatives to support industrial strategy

    Canada has launched the Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund and new Workforce Alliances to address skilled labour shortages and support its industrial strategy in sectors like energy and advanced manufacturing.

  2. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Canada launches Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance

    Canada has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance (AMWA) to train workers in robotics and AI, aiming to bolster the nation's manufacturing competitiveness and address labour shortages.

Sources

canadianswithoutborders.ca · childcarecanada.org · highland.gov.uk · insidelogistics.ca