Government of Canada Invests in Research to Grow Canada''s Highly Skilled Workforce
Researchers will identify teaching and learning methods critical to Canada's future success
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/03/15 -- The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today announced investments in research grants to identify the most effective curriculum, methods of learning and teaching to prepare Canadians for the 21st century, to create jobs, continue economic growth and promote long-term prosperity
New ways of learning and teaching to maintain a highly-skilled workforce is one of six challenge areas identified in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council''s initiative. In total, SSHRC is providing $488,969 through its Knowledge Synthesis Grants to at postsecondary institutions across Canada to address this issue.
The projects involve Canadian and international collaborators across the academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors which focus on two themes: demand for skills in tomorrow''s Canadian labour market; and supply and development of skills for the future Canadian labour market. Results are presented in a format accessible to a broad audience, and are intended to foster collaboration among academic researchers, industry stakeholders and government policy-makers in addressing Canada''s future labour market challenges.
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"Our government recently introduced Economic Action Plan 2015, a plan that will ensure science and technology continues to create jobs and prosperity and improve the quality of life of Canadians across the country. Through today''s announcement, our government is investing in research that will help inform solutions to social, cultural and economic barriers to skills training and employment to ensure we connect the greatest number of Canadians to jobs that are available."
- Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology)
"By funding knowledge mobilization related to new ways of learning, SSHRC is supporting initiatives in the social sciences and humanities that will strengthen the Canadian education system for the benefit of society. The results from these grants will generate insights into ways that Canadians can adapt, innovate and thrive in the 21st century economy, ensuring a better future for Canada and the world."
- Ted Hewitt, President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
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