Toronto, Canada – Today, The Fedcap Group announced that Fedcap Canada and the Institute of Employability Professionals have launched the Centre of Excellence for Employability. This partnership is set to transform the employability landscape across Canada by fostering innovation, engaging stakeholders, and implementing evidence-based practices to create sustainable employment opportunities for jobseekers. The Centre is designed to translate strategic vision into impactful, on-the-ground delivery practices that raise the standard of employability services for funders, policymakers, partners, and stakeholders.

The Centre of Excellence will draw on the global expertise of IEP’s existing Centres of Excellence in the United Kingdom and Australia as well as Fedcap’s Community Impact Policy Institute. By sharing lessons learned, the Canadian Centre will strengthen its ability to develop and implement forward-thinking programs that deliver meaningful results. To support this mission, the Centre will lead research that produces quarterly reports, sharing valuable insights, successes, and lessons learned which will be disseminated to a broad group of stakeholders, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

“The new Centre of Excellence for Employability is a reflection of our commitment to breaking down barriers to employment and empowering individuals to achieve economic well-being,” said Christine McMahon, President and CEO of The Fedcap Group. “By collaborating with Fedcap’s Community Impact Policy Institute, leveraging global best practices, and engaging with stakeholders, we are confident this initiative will drive systemic change and deliver sustainable outcomes for jobseekers across Canada and beyond.” 

“This partnership between IEP and Fedcap Canada underscores the critical link between strategic leadership and practical execution,” said Scott Parkin FIEP, Group CEO of the Institute of Employability Professionals. “The Centre of Excellence will serve as a platform to develop and share solutions that benefit jobseekers, employers, and policymakers, driving continuous improvement across the sector.”

“This Centre is a game-changer for the employability services community,” said Shanthi Rajaratnam, Vice President of Fedcap Canada. “By integrating innovative solutions and data-driven practices, the Centre will address critical challenges and shape the future of employability policy by driving best practices with measurable improvements in employment program outcomes.”

About The Fedcap Group

For nearly ninety years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative, and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society’s most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group drives economic mobility through four practice areas—education, workforce development, health, and economic development. The Fedcap Group also invests its time and resources in broader system change—working in partnership with federal, state, and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded, and delivered.

About Fedcap Canada

As part of The Fedcap Group, Fedcap Canada is a leading organization committed to advancing economic opportunities and improving employability outcomes for individuals across the country. With a focus on creating sustainable pathways to employment, Fedcap Canada collaborates with government agencies, businesses, and community organizations to design and implement programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of job seekers. The organization provides comprehensive support, including skills training, career development, and job placement services, ensuring individuals are equipped for long-term success in the workforce.

About IEP Group

The IEP is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven, values-based organization that builds solid foundations to positively impact society. We believe that the people who need the most support, need the best support, and that is why our vision for the global employability profession is to help employability professionals everywhere be the best they can be.

We are pioneers in advancing the employability sector on a global scale, delivering significant value to our international members. With tailored strategies and initiatives in each region we serve, we are focused on improving quality, raising professional standards and delivering mission-critical learning to help build, develop and support a thriving, energetic, creative community of skilled and knowledgeable professionals in the global employability profession.

Contact:

Jim Malatras, 212-727-4200, (JMalatras@fedcap.org)