Skills for Success

The Skills for Success provide Canadians with the foundational and transferable skills needed to get and keep good jobs in today’s economy.

Resources

Skills assessment

Find assessment tools for individuals, trainers, and other practitioners.

Skills training

Find training tools for individuals, trainers, and other practitioners.

Research Reports

Find research on SFS about specific demographic groups and sectors, and about the SFS model.

Learn about the Skills, Components and Proficiency Levels

Discover the skills that people need for work. Find out why each skill is important, how it is used, and guidance on how to assess a person's skill level.

Transcript: Discover the Skills for Success

Our world and our work looks different these days.

Having the right skills ensures that we can continue to grow and succeed at work and in life.

Now is a great time to learn something new, to train for a new job or get the skills you need for that promotion at work.

Where do you start?

Skills for Success can help you reach your goals.

These are the nine skills that employers are looking for:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Numeracy
  • Digital skills
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability

Improving these skills will make you well-rounded, give you confidence and prepare you to take on new challenges at work or in your personal life.

Want to find out how your skills measure up?

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Visit our website for free online assessment tools and to learn where to find the training to help you master these Skills for Success.

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2026-01-21