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Empowering Employers for the Future of Work

“Empowering Employers for the Future of Work” is an innovative research project funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) under the new Skills for Success Framework. The team at OCCSC in partnership with ESDC are inviting IT employers to help the technology sector identify the soft, social-emotional skills that organizations need to thrive in today’s changing work environment. The results of the research and program activities will lead to the creation of a toolkit containing training resources targeted at enhancing and developing social-emotional soft skills for the IT workforce of the future.

Project Phases

In Phase 1:

Through focus group discussions with IT employers the OCCSC team will explore the gaps and identify the soft skills needs and challenges the sector is experiencing within their teams as they proceed towards the future of work and the hybrid and remote economy.

In Phase 2:

In collaboration with several employers interested in enhancing or upskilling the social-emotional skills, OCCSC will design, deliver, and evaluate customized training tailored to their specific needs. The areas of focus could include communication, collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving, creativity, and leadership.

How can you be involved?

  • Join our employer focus group discussions. Human Resources Partners, People and Culture Leaders, and Talent Acquisition Specialists join our employer focus group discussions to help identify and define the competencies of the soft and social-emotional skills teams need to successfully adapt to today’s changing economy
  • Reach out to the “Empowering Employers for the Future of Work” team if you are interested in working with us to develop customized soft skills training for your team that is fully funded through the research project.

What you will get?

  • Relevant and insightful discussions, networking opportunities with industry leaders in the technology sector, an opportunity to contribute to the community of learning, and a summary report of all focus group findings.
  • 40-hours of tailored synchronous and asynchronous training for staff, and 10-hours for your leadership team. You will have access to the training resources for future onboarding and professional development.
By contributing to this project, you are assisting Skills for Success with its overarching goal to create a toolkit containing training resources that can be shared with employers across Canada to empower their teams for the Future of Work!

“Never has the ability to adapt been more important than now. Skills for Success will allow more Canadians to improve their skills, find a job and be able to adapt when needed. This modern and innovative approach to essential skills is what Canadian workers need and what our economy needs as we work to recover from this pandemic. Our goal is to leave no one behind and for all Canadians to thrive in the workplace.” – Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough

Contact us today to join our upcoming focus group:

Navneet Grewal

Employer Engagement Officer
Empowering Employers for the Future of Work
OCCSC (Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre)

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