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Talent Development Task Force

The Future of Talent.

An innovative and practical workforce project

unlike any other in Canada.

Explore In-Demand Jobs and Map Career Pathways

Find opportunities to learn in-demand skills and match your current skills and experience with high demand occupations.

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Bridge the Skills Gap with Work Integrated Learning

Collaborate with Alberta Post Secondaries to develop students with the skills your business needs through Mitacs funding at mitacs.ca!

Leverage Accurate Labour Market Data

Stay ahead with accurate insights and utilize the best Labour Market Information to make informed decisions that drive success.

About Us

Co-chaired by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) and the Alberta Post-Secondary Network (APSN), the Talent Development Task Force brings together the province’s business community and top educational institutions to help students be career ready and start businesses to contribute to a skilled Alberta workforce well into the future.

The three-year project, now entering its third year, is a stool built on three strategic legs: business; post-secondary institutions; and government.

Funded by PrairiesCan; Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade; and Mitacs, the project will help align post-secondary programming to the needs of employers. It is developing a strategy to allow employers to connect with post-secondary students across Alberta to form a mutually beneficial relationship that will not only help individual students and businesses flourish but promote economic growth province-wide.

Talent Development Taskforce is proudly co-chaired by:

Learn more about our story here.

According to our latest labour market research:

80% of employers faced skills shortages in the past 2 years, hindering business growth

80% of employers report that work integrated learning makes a significant difference to a student’s workforce readiness

75% of employers find work integrated learning valuable in assessing student fit for their organization, fostering success for both business and graduate

Our Research

Skills amp; Labour Market Banner (16 × 9 in) (2)

Skills, Training, Labour Market Policy Research

Mind the gap: The main hiring challenge for Alberta business is the lack of workers with required skills. (April, 2024)

Hiring Intentions and Labour Shortages Research

While shortages remain a problem, the intensity of the talent shortage is decreasing. (March, 2024)

Other Research

Valued research from our partners and other agencies coming soon.

Talent Development Symposium

Join us at the Talent Development Symposium, a unique event that bridges the gap between the business community and post-secondary institutions, driving economic growth, prosperity, and excellence in Alberta.