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 […]
Modernizing the Workplace with National Occupational Standard
In recent years, employers have needed to adapt at an expeditious pace to incorporate advanced technology, acclimate to global issues, and accommodate changing consumer buying habits. The pressure put on many businesses has increased especially when factoring COVID-19’s impact on the industry. Along with these challenges, absenteeism and availability of workers is a big problem […]
National Occupational Standard for Fish & Seafood Primary Processor Complete, Crustaceans Certification in Development
Thank you to Canada’s fish and seafood industry for partnering with FPSC’s Professionalizing the Food and Beverage Industry team led by Tracy Biernacki-Dusza. The National Occupational Standard (NOS) for Fish & Seafood Primary Processor is now complete and available to guide job development and performance for employers. As part of this industry-led NOS process, leaders […]
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 […]
Are you a Normal Leader? Or a New Normal Leader?
Resilient organizations and leaders are like putty – stretched, pulled and twisted, yet still hold their shape. Today, the food and beverage industry is acutely feeling the stretch, pull and twist of an unexpected environment affecting leadership, workers and our customers. Adversity has hit, and our industry needs leaders to step forward for a new […]
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 […]
An interview with Deanna Zenger, Project Manager, Succeeding at Work
What is Succeeding at Work? A premier program of Food Processing Skills Canada designed to support Canadian food and beverage manufacturing employers build skilled and motivated employee teams, and help job seekers achieve their professional goals. We recently launched a new employer focused stream that is fully- funded. This stream is supporting businesses in educating […]
Federal Budget 2021 & Skills Training
The federal budget, released on April 19th, has a strong focus on creating jobs and growth in Canada’s workforce with investments in skills, training and skilled trades. A summary of highlights follow. April 27, 2021 Helping Youth and Students Build Job Skills and Connect with Employers Budget 2021 proposes to invest $239.8 million in the […]
Changes to BC Post Farm and On Farm Food Safety Programs respond to COVID-19 global pandemic
Immediate, one-time funding available for Personal Protective Equipment Ottawa, April 23 – Today, Food Processing Skills Canada on behalf of the Governments of Canada and B.C., announces new enhancements to the funding of both the BC Post-Farm Food Safety Program and BC On-Farm Food Safety Program. These changes permit personal protective equipment (PPE) as an […]
Crisis Communications & Employees – what we learned from Hans Dairy
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