The IBU Signal provides students and employers with validated evidence of applied competencies, with a strong emphasis on human and higher order cognitive skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and adaptability. These capabilities underpin transferability across roles and support effective change management in dynamic work environments. It represents a shift from credentials based solely on course completion to a system grounded in the demonstrated assessment of performance and proven ability. “In her comments to the Ontario business community, President Vezina passionately shared “we heard you and we responded. Ontario companies, shared directly with us the most important skills university graduates need to have and today, with the guidance of our Industry Advisory Council and members of the Future Talent Research Institute we are showcasing our response to your call for action. Our goal was to design alongside industry an approach that would make skills visible, credible, and trusted by employers. With the IBU Signal, we are intentionally developing and measuring students on the core human, higher order cognitive skills and AI-Digital Fluency skills that you have told us are required for success today’s workplace. It is how we will ensure our graduates are not only educated, but ready to contribute with confidence from day one.”