Supporting agency services
CoreThink Training creates programs that provide participants with employment readiness skills combined with the Skills for Success framework, tailored to meet job-specific needs. We focus on empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Training that meets your clients' needs
At CoreThink Training, we specialize in creating and delivering training programs based on the Skills for Success framework. We work with your clients to identify and address the causes of workforce challenges and help employees to reach their potential while aligning with the employer's goals and objectives.
Deliver the Skills for Success to your clients
Skills for Success are essential for thriving in learning, work, and life. They serve as a foundation for developing other skills and knowledge, and are crucial for effective social interaction. Adaptable and inclusive, these skills can help address challenges such as diversity and inclusivity, onboarding, staff retention, staff and workplace mental health, safety, productivity efficiencies, customer service, and teamwork. By enhancing these skills in a workforce, we can help your clients create a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and overall well-being.
Shahina Suleman is a certified practitioner in Skills for Success along with numerous additional training-related certifications. Having worked with a variety of training agencies, she is well-versed in the needs of project coordinators and their clients.
Engage a Skills for Success expert
Successfully designing and delivering a targeted training program based on Canada's Skills for Success framework requires a trainer with a deep background in workplace development and extensive training in the Skills for Success program. CoreThink's programs help community agencies improve their service offerings and contribute to agency growth. We work alongside your agency's team to design and deliver the programs your clients require for optimal employee engagement.
By partnering with CoreThink Training, you can ensure that your workforce development programming is tailored to meet the unique challenges of your organization and clients, ultimately leading to improved agency growth and development.
frequently asked questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our services and training programs.
What is the Skills for Success framework?
In response to the evolving labor market and changing skill needs, the Government of Canada has launched the new Skills for Success model, defining nine key skills needed to participate and thrive in learning, work, and life. Skills For Success include skills that are foundational for building other skills and knowledge and are important for effective social interaction. These skills overlap and interact with each other and with other technical and life skills. They are inclusive and can be adapted to different contexts.
What are the benefits of workplace training for employers?
Workplace training offers several benefits for employers. It improves productivity by making employees more efficient and effective, leading to increased profitability. Training also enhances workplace safety by reducing mistakes. Higher retention rates result from employees feeling valued and growing, which reduces turnover costs. Additionally, training boosts employee satisfaction and engagement, leading to better communication within the workplace.
How do I know if my team members have a skills gap?
Do your workers struggle with technology or process changes, teamwork causing delays, poor communication, lack of creativity, low digital skills, difficulty with numbers, problem-solving issues, misunderstanding written information, or poor writing skills? If yes, consider an Organizational Needs Assessment (ONA) to identify skills gaps.
What is involved in an Organizational Needs Assessment ?
Conducting an Organizational Needs Assessment (ONA) involves a flexible, non-linear process tailored to each employer's unique needs and approach. It may include several meetings, tours, interviews, and correspondence. The process can vary significantly in scope and duration depending on the size of the organization and the specific skills gaps identified.
What types of foundational training can be tailored to our workplace?
The types of programming that can be tailored to suit your workplace include, digital skills, communication skills, math skills, and soft skills (problem-solving, conflict resolution, time management,etc).
What are Relational Skills?
Relational skills support successful relationships in the workplace by expanding on four key aspects of the Skills for Success Framework: Collaboration, Adaptability, Problem Solving and Communication. Our training focuses on Social Intelligence, Change & Continuous Learning, Civility & Citizenship, and Cultural Competence to help employees thrive within today's workforce.
