What are the Skills for Success?

The Skills for Success are nine key skill areas used in everyday tasks at work, at home, and in the community. These skills are necessary for learning, completing tasks, and adjusting to change.According to the Government of Canada, Skills for Success are the skills people need to:

  • Learn and apply new knowledge or procedures
  • Complete work-related and daily tasks
  • Participate in training and education
  • Adapt to changes in workplaces and communities

These skills support the development of other skills and are used in many situations across different roles and industries.

The Nine Skills for Success

  • Adaptability – Adjusting actions and approaches when situations or tasks change
  • Collaboration – Working with others to complete shared tasks and meet goals
  • Communication – Receiving, understanding, and sharing information in a clear and respectful way
  • Creativity and Innovation – Finding new approaches, ideas, or tools to complete tasks or solve problems
  • Digital – Using digital tools and devices to find, manage, create, and share information
  • Numeracy – Using numbers, data, and measurements to complete tasks or make decisions
  • Problem Solving – Identifying issues and finding practical steps to resolve them
  • Reading – Understanding and using written, visual, and symbolic information
  • Writing – Creating written or digital text to share information, instructions, or ideas

Skills for Success are used in most jobs and activities, with different levels of complexity depending on the task.


Learn more about the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success →

Skills for Success in Saskatchewan Workplaces

When employers provide training in foundational skills, workplaces can become more efficient, productive, and safe. Employees are better prepared to meet expectations and complete tasks accurately.

  • Workplace communication becomes more clear and consistent
  • Fewer errors and improved attention to safety procedures
  • Increased participation in task planning and decision-making
  • Greater capacity to learn and apply new tools, technologies, and methods

Skills for Success are:

  • ✔️ Foundational: They support the development of all other workplace and life skills.
  • ✔️ Transferable: They can be applied across roles, tasks, and environments.
  • ✔️ Used daily: These skills are part of completing tasks, solving problems, using tools, and communicating with others.

Our Skills for Success workplace training includes:

  • ✔️ Clear definitions and examples for each skill
  • ✔️ A brief overview of the Skills for Success model
  • ✔️ Interactive activities based on real tasks
  • ✔️ Skill-building practice in workplace situations
  • ✔️ Connections between skills and your workplace systems and culture

Skills for Success training supports employees in building the knowledge and strategies required to complete tasks, meet workplace expectations, and adapt to change in different environments.