Canada - ENFrom Future Launch to Future-Ready
Empowering people for the jobs of today and tomorrow
RBC Future Launch began with a clear mission: to help tackle the challenges youth were facing in a fast-changing workforce.
What started as a vision became a nationwide movement, thanks to the passion and dedication of RBC’s team members, community investment partners and the youth who brought it to life. These champions took action, turning local ideas into a coast-to-coast force for change.
The challenge
Young Canadians were entering a fast-changing world of work, without equal access to skills, experience, or opportunity.
The response
In 2017, RBC launched Future Launch, our largest-ever coast to coast community commitment at the time.
Our commitment
$500 million to help youth gain access to the skills, job experiences and networking solutions for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
We believe in helping people reach their full potential. The results speak for themselves.
Explore our journey through the RBC Future Launch Infographic
The future of work is evolving and so are we
RBC Future Launch laid the foundation for RBC’s ambition to equip people with skills for a thriving future. This new approach helps support all, no matter where you are in your career.
Whether you’re just starting out, starting over, or looking to grow, this ambition meets you where you are.
Building in-demand skills for the jobs of tomorrow
Provide opportunities for sectors including the cultural and creative, to gain the skills and knowledge needed to support career preparedness and progression.
Growing career potential through work experience
Enable quicker integration and connection to diverse roles that help better position people for future job opportunities.
Creating pathways for people to upgrade industry-specific qualifications
Help increase employability and help reduce the time to transition from one sector or job to another.
We can’t do this alone
Preparing people for the changing world of work will require cross-sector partnerships. We’re co-creating with governments, educators, youth-serving organizations, and companies large and small to help foster change that makes a real difference.
Our Impact
RBC, RBC Foundation and RBC Foundation USA, are proud to be making a commitment of C$2 billion in community investments1 by 2035.
Apply for Funding
Ready to submit an application? We invite charities and non-profit organizations to submit innovative ideas for funding consideration.
Includes donations and community investments made by RBC, RBC Foundation or RBC Foundation USA, employee volunteer grants and gifts in kind, as well as contributions to non-profits and non-registered charities.