Future of Work

The Wavemakers program helps the students of today thrive in the workplace of the future by giving them access to the key networks and future-proof skills they need to succeed.

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DYNAMIC

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DIVERSE

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DIGITAL

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The future of work is

  • Dispersed

    Happening across locations and connecting with communities both locally and globally

  • Dynamic

    Always changing, adapting, and progressing

  • Diverse

    Increasingly representative of changing demographics, thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

  • Digital

    Technology platforms, tools and frameworks are central to interactions and workflows

What are future-proof skills?

The Wavemakers Program focuses on implementing these 10 core future-proof capabilities that employers actively seek in new hires, helping students adapt and move their careers forward in the dynamic workforce of today.

  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Resilience
  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Systems thinking
  • Social & Emotional Learning
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Active problem solving

“I genuinely feel like I learned useful skills that I can apply in my life and gained valuable connections through the program. The program 100% helped me become more skilled and informed with navigating the future of work”

Adam, Wavemakers Student

Wavemakers is preparing Canada to thrive in the workforce of tomorrow

After program completion, students report:

99% feel confident in collaborating using digital tools and platforms.

94% improved their teamwork skills.

98% feel confident in meeting new people online

90% improved their critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Learn more about our outcomes in our Year in Impact 2022 Report.

Diversity Matters

Diversity plays an increasingly important role in the workplace–it is the key to unlocking innovation, creativity and resilience within the future workforce. In our first edition of Wavemakers Magazine, we’ve brought together some of North America’s leading voices to bring us powerful insights as we strive toward a more inclusive future and empower today’s students to be successful in their careers.

Join us as we explore topics such as diversity, inclusion, connection, belonging and the future of work from a variety of perspectives — employers, students, post-secondary institutions and advocates.