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Fueling Workforce Innovation

At Palette Skills we connect Canada’s most innovative companies with the talent they need to thrive. With our partners we run a national upskilling system bridging the gap between skills development and industry needs.

Funded by the Government of Canada

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Our Mission

Palette Skills is leading Canada in an inclusive transition to growth sectors of our economy by fostering an ecosystem of rapid upskilling solutions, helping innovative companies meet their talent needs, and transitioning high potential, untapped workers into growing careers.

Our Vision

An inclusive and equitable economy where Canadians and Canadian businesses can achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

Palette Skills is leading Canada in an inclusive transition to growth sectors of our economy by fostering an ecosystem of rapid upskilling solutions, helping innovative companies meet their talent needs, and transitioning high potential, untapped workers into growing careers.

Scaling Impact

Building a National Ecosystem

Upskilling workers at the scale necessary requires an ecosystem-level approach. Palette Skills is taking the insights, models, and lessons we’ve learned over the past five years, and working with partners across the country to develop a new talent system that enables cross-sector career transitions through employer-led upskilling.

Increasing Productivity

As technology changes and companies innovate, fewer workers have the skills required to meet the needs of Canada’s high-growth industries.

We help upskill and transition workers, giving them a pathway to a new career.

Reframing the skills gap

Upskilling enough workers to keep Canada’s economy thriving requires a national approach. 

Palette Skills works with partners to develop talent pipelines and keep Canadian businesses globally competitive.

At Palette Skills, we define upskilling as any program that deploys skills development to help someone move into a new job.
Exploring Impact and Research at Palette Skills

Upskilling is essential for a flexible and resilient workforce, which is vital for Canada’s economic growth. Read more about the importance of upskilling in our comprehensive report, created with Deloitte Canada

Macroeconomic Analysis of Canada’s High Growth Sectors

WHAT WE DO

Leading the way for Canada’s long-term growth

Program Development

We work with industry and training partners to develop and fund upskilling programs, and along the way we define best practices.

Partnership Success

Through partnerships with employers and industry, we ensure a seamless match between employer and employee.

Research And Evaluation

We use data-driven insights to evaluate our programs, focusing on continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing with our partners.

Upskill Canada

Building a workforce for the 21st century

Palette Skills is the lead partner in the Government of Canada’s Upskilling for Industry Initiative, an investment that led to the creation of Upskill Canada.

Upskill Canada connects workers to the programs that give them the skills to succeed. When our graduates enter the workforce, they transform businesses. 

Meet Our Board

We are grateful to our Board of Directors for their dedication to Palette Skills’ mission and vision.

Meet Our Team

Palette Skills’ employees are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full potential. Every member of the team is driven to BUILD a better Canada. 

B – We are Bold and relentless in our search for knowledge to fuel our future.

U – We believe in Uniting great people and organizations to achieve success.

I – We act with Integrity, always.

L – We Love what we do and the people we do it with.

D – We are Decisive in our approach.

Join our team

Palette Skills is focused on meeting the needs of the partners we serve. Interested in using your skills to build Canada’s future economy? Join us!

What do our partners have to say?

Resources

Upskilling & Launching Your Career

Job search

Comment décrocher un emploi même si vous êtes sous-qualifié ?

Si vous voulez vraiment quelque chose et faites des efforts pour atteindre votre objectif, vous avez une longueur d’avance. Concentrez-vous sur la transmission de l’enthousiasme et de la détermination. Si vous n’êtes pas trop loin du compte en ce qui concerne les exigences d’un poste, faire preuve d’engagement et d’enthousiasme pour évoluer vers le poste peut compter pour beaucoup.

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Digital technology

The future of work just called, and it’s hybrid

Remote work is here to stay. For many of us, that means a hybrid work model that’s divided between home and the office. Palette Skills takes a look at some of the issues and opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers in the new reality of hybrid work in Canada.

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Eligibility for SalesCamp

To be admitted and accepted into the program, you must be:
  • Be actively searching for work and ready to take on employment opportunities tech sales.
  • Be able to legally work in Canada. 
  • Not be a full-time student.
  • Be a highly motivated individual actively seeking out new opportunities.
  • Have least 3 years of formal work experience in Canada or abroad.
  • Have an English language rating of CLB Level 8, or IELTS of 6.5 overall.
  • Be available for Zoom sessions, many of which will be full-time.
  • Be able and committed to attending networking day events as part of regular programming.
  • Be comfortable using technology and learning online.
  • Live or intend to live in the province where the program is being offered.
  • Have a reliable internet connection, device, and a quiet environment for virtual learning.
  • Be committed and able to join the Canadian workforce full-time immediately following the program.
You may not be eligible if:
  • You do not pass our application and/or interview skills assessment. 
  • You are not actively searching or able to start a job in business-to-business tech sales.
  • You are not able to legally work in Canada.
  • You do not reside in the province where the program is operating.
  • You are going to school full-time.
  • You do not have three years of work experience outside of your studies.
  • You are interested in taking SalesCamp solely for learning purposes, but are building your own business and not intending to work in the field.

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