The transition from electrician to financial advisor may not seem like an obvious career path. But it’s one that makes sense to Tyler McIntosh – and to his managers and mentors at RBC.
One of Canada’s largest employers, RBC, is in the vanguard of what’s being called a reskilling revolution. With its recent inclusion in the World Economic Forum’s Future Skills Alliance, RBC joins a community of employers, learning providers and others committed to adopting skills-first talent management practices. The objective is to give every current and potential worker a fair and equal opportunity to excel in the global labour market.
The pandemic, which prompted many to rethink their options and priorities, played a key role in the reimagining of the workplace.
“Employees are expecting more from their employers,” says Lisa Melo, vice president, learning and performance. “They want to work where they can develop new skills and grow their careers as a result.”
“More than ever, skills are the foundation of how people connect with relevant work and development opportunities, not just their previous job roles.”
That is certainly the case for McIntosh. Growing up in Kingston, Ontario, he didn’t know what he wanted to do when he graduated from high school. To earn a living while he figured it out, he took up the same trade as some family members and became a third-generation electrician.
One of Canada’s largest employers, RBC, is in the vanguard of what’s being called a reskilling revolution. With its recent inclusion in the World Economic Forum’s Future Skills Alliance, RBC joins a community of employers, learning providers and others committed to adopting skills-first talent management practices. The objective is to give every current and potential worker a fair and equal opportunity to excel in the global labour market.
The pandemic, which prompted many to rethink their options and priorities, played a key role in the reimagining of the workplace.
“Employees are expecting more from their employers,” says Lisa Melo, vice president, learning and performance. “They want to work where they can develop new skills and grow their careers as a result.”
“More than ever, skills are the foundation of how people connect with relevant work and development opportunities, not just their previous job roles.”
That is certainly the case for McIntosh. Growing up in Kingston, Ontario, he didn’t know what he wanted to do when he graduated from high school. To earn a living while he figured it out, he took up the same trade as some family members and became a third-generation electrician.