Join us online on August 12, 2026, for Building an AI-Ready Workforce: Practical Strategies for SMEs.
Hosted by the OCC’s Skills Bridge program, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute, this webinar will explore how SMEs can successfully adopt AI by building the necessary skills and capabilities across their workforce.
We will also look at Canada’s new ‘AI for All’ strategy and the AI competencies and literacy that is expected within Canadian businesses.
Led by the Diversity Institute’s Dr. Wendy Cukier, participants will learn:
- Practical approaches to AI implementation
- Strategies for upskilling employees
- Where to access supports and resources to strengthen competitiveness and growth
About Our Partner Presenter
The Diversity Institute conducts and coordinates multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder research to address the needs of diverse Canadians, the changing nature of skills and competencies, and the policies, processes and tools that advance economic inclusion and success.
Its action-oriented, evidence-based approach is advancing knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, leading practices to effect change, and producing concrete results. The Diversity Institute is a research lead for The Future Skills Centre.
Note: By attending this webinar, you agree to allow your information to be shared with our Partner Presenter, Toronto Metropolitan University – Diversity Institute.
Capacity Building for Canadian SMEs (Skills Bridge 2.0) is funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills program.
Le projet Capacity Building for Canadian SMEs (Skills Bridge 2.0) est financé par le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre du programme Compétences futures.