Human Capital Centre

We help businesses and governments match jobs to skills & skills to jobs, ensuring people’s essential skills and competencies are being used to full advantage, and increasing productivity.

2023 work plan Our recent work

“Our research helps business and government address the shortage of technical workers, essential skills levels and underemployment.”

Janet Lane, Director, Human Capital Centre

Young Talent Attraction and Retention

The Canada West Foundation has launched a project that examines the social and environmental challenges of young talent retention and attraction for Alberta.

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Collaborative Models and Capacity in Civil Society

The Canada West Foundation has launched a project to examine the civil society sector.

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The Future of Work and Learning Brief

Through this monthly brief, keep on top of developments in the workforce and how education and training are changing today to build the skills and competencies needed for the future.

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Planned research

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