Congratulations to Jennefer Griffith – Women Empowerment Awards Finalist
Food Processing Skills Canada is proud to share that our Executive Director, Jennefer Griffith, has been named a 2025 Women Empowerment Awards Finalist in the Innovation category. This national recognition celebrates leaders who are pushing boundaries, creating solutions, and redefining the way we live, learn, and work. Jennefer’s nomination reflects her dedication to transforming Canada’s food and beverage […]
New consumer research from Food Processing Skills Canada reveals significant shift in Canadian shopping habits due to US trade threats
Ottawa, ON April X, 2025— Today, Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) released the just published consumer research report, Impact of US Tariffs on Canadian Food Consumer Behaviour. This report is part of a series of consumer surveys gathering insights into Canadians’ grocery shopping habits, perceptions of available products, and response to increasing food prices and […]
New programs are supporting Canada’s food and beverage industry during period of uncertainty
OTTAWA, ON, March 27, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) announces three new programs in support of Canadian food and beverage businesses and their employees. These programs will make it easier for businesses to recruit, train and retain people to ensure that the Canadian production of food and beverage remains strong and resilient, despite threats […]
New Program Boosts Workforce Opportunities by Championing Disability Inclusion in Canada’s Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector
OTTAWA, ON, October 16, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, Food Processing Skills Canada launched FoodAbility, a new program that recognizes more than 800,000 people with disabilities in Canada have the potential to find meaningful employment, but are not employed. The Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry is a top employer in the country, with a workforce […]
Celebrating Skills for Success Day with Launch of a New Training Program for Jobseekers, New Hires and Frontline Workers in Canada’s Food and Beverage Industry
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, Food Processing Skills Canada announces a new funding commitment of $5.5 million from the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program for Skills Training Across Canada and other workforce initiatives. In acknowledgement of the key skills needed to succeed in learning, work and life, Food […]
New skills program for the Canadian food and beverage industry delivers exceptional training in leadership, emotional intelligence, and diversity, equity and inclusion
OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2023 – Today, Food Processing Skills Canada launched Skills Training Across Canada (STAC)— a new program designed for people in supervisor roles or individuals on a path towards a leadership position. Skills Training Across Canada is part of Achieving Our Workforce Destination which received an investment of $7.7 million from the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workplace […]
New national program for the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry promises a skilled workforce and improved employer recruiting and retention strategies
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 15, 2023 /CNW/ – Today, Food Processing Skills Canada – the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry’s non-profit workforce development organization – announced a new program, Achieving Our Workforce Destination: Qualified People, Successful Careers & Competitive Business. This program has been designed to elevate the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry’s workforce development expectations […]
From traditional training to virtual 360° learning in the food and beverage manufacturing industry
Attracting and training people for essential jobs with virtual reality learning and career exploration labs. April 7, 2021 Ottawa, ON. Today, Food Processing Skills Canada and the Future Skills Centre announces a new project for the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry that will revolutionize traditional training strategies and attract new people to the […]
New investment for workforce development in Atlantic Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector
Food Processing Skills Canada launches a multi-level skills training program for companies to keep their employees ahead of the learning curve Ottawa, November 30, 2020 – Food Processing Skills Canada, the food and beverage manufacturing industry’s non-profit workforce development organization, has launched Skills Training Atlantic Canada (STAC), a new workforce training program for employers and […]
Future Skills Centre announces $37 million investment for innovative and responsive solutions to Canada’s evolving labour market
30 projects to fill employers’ skills gaps and help workers gain in-demand skills in post- pandemic period. TORONTO (June 8, 2020) — Today Future Skills Centre (FSC) is greenlighting 30 projects as part of a $37-million investment to provide essential solutions to support Canadians transitioning to new jobs or industries. These innovative, community-based programs address […]