Our survey “Travailler en création numérique” is now available in a short version.

An initiative to provide solutions to workforce challenges in digital creation

“How can we respond to the challenges of labor shortages in digital creation?” It was this question that prompted the SYNTHÈSE team and stakeholders in the Quebec ecosystem to come together to draw up the first cross-sectional portrait of the following three sectors: visual effects and animation, video games, and immersive digital experiences.

Published in December 2021, this survey project presents the evolution of 2D-3D graphic design professions in response to technological and organizational changes, as well as the business models of companies in the targeted sectors.

The result of hundreds of hours of consultations with experts and teachers in the sectors covered, this report also highlights the challenges of matching training to employment, pinpointing the needs to be met by public higher education institutions and industries.

Integrating workplace learning: how SYNTHÈSE takes concrete action on issues related to matching training and employment

Throughout these 97 pages of observations and analyses, SYNTHÈSE has formulated several avenues for reflection, including the integration of workplace learning (IAMT). “This is a recommendation we are particularly focused on. In concrete terms, it involves connecting students with companies as early as possible in their academic careers,” explains Brigitte Monneau, our Executive Director at SYNTHÈSE.

“With the goal of moving toward work-study programs, this summer we launched a pilot project called ARRISTAGE, an internship competition that enabled 18 young people to do internships in companies,” our director explained last October in an article available on CTVM Info.

BOUSSOLE, a platform to encourage young people to pursue a career in digital creation

In order to promote the development of digital creation talent, we will also gradually roll out our new BOUSSOLE platform next spring. This online platform is designed for Quebec teenagers, students, and adults undergoing professional retraining, allowing them to explore a selection of careers and training programs in digital creation. Constantly updated, this resource will be particularly useful for guidance counselors and employment advisors.

At the end of this first exploration phase, you will have the opportunity to discover several video clips featuring professionals from the creative industry, detailed career profiles, and other inspiring content! Stay tuned to our social media channels so you don't miss the release of the first content.