In July 2024, Canada-based global learning technology company D2L spun out SkillsWave, which it incubated to become a full solution platform for corporate upskilling. SkillsWave is helping businesses prepare for the future of work by tackling the skills and talent gap. In addition to traditional education-benefit management, the company offers learning paths to help employees move up in their careers, as well as reskilling and skills mapping. Its network of 21 education providers includes continuing education divisions of universities in the U.S. and Canada.

The company has identified a strong need for upskilling in energy, engineering, construction, retail and professional services, and manufacturing, particularly the semiconductor space. The company plans to avoid healthcare because there are so any others serving this industry’s need.

SkillsWave is focusing on offering:

• short-term, stackable programs for learners, using a credential-as-you-go approach
• studies on the return on investment (ROI) for both learners and employers
• customizable learning options for businesses.

Areas of Work

SkillsWave works in three main areas:

• Recruitment
  • Attract top talent by investing in employee growth and education
• Retention
  • Prevent employee turnover and improve retention through
    • Upskilling
    • Personalized Learning Pathways
• Skills Gaps
  • Minimize skill gaps through
    • Reskilling
    • Skills Mapping
    • Skills Consulting

Resources

Press Release: skillswave.com/learn/skillswave-launches-to-upskill-people-and-businesses/

Recruitment: skillswave.com/solutions/recruitment/

Retention: skillswave.com/solutions/retention/

Skills Gaps: skillswave.com/solutions/skills-gaps/