
The Government of Canada has maintained a long-term focus on identifying the skills that Canadians need to achieve a high standard of living and to contribute to a healthy economy. Skills for Success is the result of decades of social sciences research into the daily lives and experiences of Canadians.
Skills for Success:
- are the skills needed to participate and thrive in learning, work, and life;
- include skills that are foundational for building other skills and knowledge and important for effective social interaction;
- are inclusive and can be adapted to different contexts.
There are nine Skills for Success that are used in every occupation at varying degrees of complexity:
Adaptability | Collaboration | Communication |
Creativity & Innovation | Digital | Numeracy |
Problem Solving | Reading | Writing |
Who benefits from Skills for Success?
- Everyone can benefit from Skills for Success;
- Employers to improve safety and productivity and help employees adapt to change;
- Educators help learners recognize and build on their existing skills;
- Employment and Career Counsellors help individuals prepare for career pathways and jobs;
- Individuals assess and enhance their career opportunities and potential for advancement.
For more information, please visit the Skills for Success Website or Email Us