Upskilling for the Innovation Economy

This initiative brings together CICan members to develop and deliver four new microcredentials aimed at upskilling workers in high-growth sectors, including agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology.

Not only will these microcredentials help bridge skills gaps, equipping mid-career workers with the expertise needed to excel in emerging and in-demand sectors, but they will also contribute to strengthening Canada’s economy, ensuring its resilience and growth for the future.

Key Features:

  • Focused Training: Short, impactful upskilling paths, each less than 16 weeks, tailored to the needs of each sector.
  • Industry Collaboration: Co-created curricula with industry partners to ensure training meets current labour market demands.
  • Real-world Experience: Learners put their new skills to immediate use through virtual simulations and micro placements, reinforcing their learning and enhancing their job readiness.
  • Wide Impact: CICan members across the country will initially upskill 1,000 workers, plus more when the training becomes open education resources.

Funded by

Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] is a national nonprofit whose purpose is to connect Canada’s most innovative companies with the talent they need to grow. They are working with partners across the country to build a national upskilling system that creates new career paths for untapped talent to meet their full potential.