Who We Are

Skills Council of Canada

Skills Council of Canada (SCC) is an Ottawa-based education technology organization that supports all Canadians in accessing skill-development resources and tools to become job ready. With a focus on the more vulnerable and underserved groups across Canada such as racialized youth, students, the underemployed, unemployed and their communities, SCC achieves its objectives through a collaborative partner network.

By working with industry leaders, SCC fosters opportunities for growth and employment through:
·       Access to learning facilities, resources, and people.
·       Online, self-paced, blended skills development assessments / courses.
·       Access to tutors, career coaches.
·       Connection to Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Mission

We provide equitable access to inclusive, quality education and promote lifelong learning and employment opportunities for all.

Vision

We aspire to break down barriers to education and employment, bringing people together through the common goals of equality and inclusiveness.

Sustainable
Development Goals

“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.”

Source – United Nations

Skills Council of Canada’s leadership has been focused on contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals for many years. Education is the foundation that supports all SDGs and why we have made it the foundation of all our work.

Solutions

A Decade of Building

Skills Council of Canada has developed a skills development ecosystem that supports an individual’s journey to employment across all industries. Our solutions break down barriers to education and training and address the factors that contribute to an individual getting and sustaining meaningful employment.

Youth & Students

We provide a platform that brings together employment partners, educators, tutors, coaches, and learners to make it easier for young people to become job-ready through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities.

Unemployed & Underemployed

We work with community organizations to provide access to skills development opportunities, employment resources, and wrap around supports to help those who need a little more help accessing the job market.

New Employees

We provide skill development opportunities to make employees more productive, creative, innovative, and in-demand, helping them succeed in their current and future jobs.

Businesses & Entrepreneurs

We offer support to businesses with access to innovative skills development programs in today's fastest-growing industries, empowering them to achieve their goals and succeed in a competitive market.

Employment & Training Centers

We partner with Indigenous and non-Indigenous employment and training centers across the country to provide access to skills development resources and tools to foster growth and advance their communities.

Trades

We collaborate with trade unions, industry leaders, businesses, and government to build a strong partnership network that accelerates growth, innovation, and the transition from education to employment in trades, providing learners with the skills and resources necessary to succeed in a competitive job market.