Develop your skills toolbox

Did you know that soft skills like communication, teamwork and adaptability are among the most in-demand – and hardest to automate?

That’s according to the latest State of Skills report, which explores the future of work in Canada.

The report also shows that jobs of the future will require a mix of technical, soft and digital skillsets. Get ahead of the trend and start building your toolbox now with FutureBound’s workshops.

Check out the interactive calendar to register, visit the FutureBound website for more info, and stay connected with us on LinkedIn.

Browse our core skill modules

We still have 25 workshops left this term!

Complete four activities in a module and get your skills recognized with a certificate!

Communication skills

Confidently communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• OCT 22: Become a concise communicator
• OCT 23: Build your performance routine: Strategies for confidence and presence
• NOV 5: Public speaking fundamentals bootcamp
• NOV 10: Elevate your impact: Advanced public speaking strategies

Leadership & collaboration

Get things done, with others, in new ways. Teamwork is one of the top skills employers look for, and one that takes practice.

• OCT 28: Leading thoughtfully: Exploring power, leadership, and feedback
• OCT 30 (Rescheduled): Collaboration toolkit: Help your team do its best work
• NOV 13: Disagreeing productively: The secret to stronger collaboration
• NOV 14: Facilitator's toolkit: Designing and leading impactful experiences

Innovation & entrepreneurship

Start here if you have an idea you want to bring to life.

• OCT 29: Intro to design thinking
• NOV 5: Think like a founder: From budgets to business plans
• NOV 6: AI and the future of problem solving

Financial literacy

Get proactive and strategic with your financial planning.

• OCT 27: Investing basics: Build your financial future
• NOV 7: Simplifying your investment strategy with Exchange Traded Funds 
• NOV 18: Demystifying robo-advisors: Choose your path and start investing
• NOV 20: Navigating financial trends: Understanding the economy, markets, and your future finances
• NOV 25: Creative money

Digital capabilities & mindsets

Harness your curiosity and experiment with emerging tech.

• NOV 3: Power BI: Build your first dashboard
• NOV 10: Data analytics 101
• NOV 11: AI in action: Insights from the workforce
• NOV 17: Power BI: Next level dashboards
• NOV 19: Telling stories with data

Career development

Stand out to employers and build the career you want. 

• OCT 24: Your pitch: Telling your story in coversations that count
• NOV 12: Networking and relationship building bootcamp
• NOV 12: AI + You: Exploring careers and the future of work
• NOV 14: Unlock the Power of Career Exploration Tools

Explore the full lineup on the interactive calendar.