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Can an Innovative U.S. Workforce Development Model Work in Newfoundland and Labrador?
What happens when employers take the lead in defining the talent they need? NLWIC piloted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management model in rural Newfoundland and Labrador to explore whether an employer-led approach could help close the gap between workforce needs, training, and employment.
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Is A University Education Worth the Cost? Canadian and U.S. Perspectives
Is a university education worth the cost? Is it worth it, even if you have to borrow money to pay for it? What do Canadians think? To find out, we decided to ask the same question that Pew Research posed in the U.S., which we did in the latest wave of the Survey on Employment and Skills.
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A Tough Job Market for Young People, and a Chance to Rethink the Path Forward
For many young people entering the workforce today, landing that first job feels harder than ever. W
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It’s Going to Take More than Doctors and Nurses to Fix our Healthcare Problems
When we talk about Canada’s healthcare challenges, the conversation often begins and ends with one question: How do we hire more people?
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AI Isn’t Just Changing Technology. It’s Changing Work.
When we talk about AI, the conversation often jumps to one big question: Will it replace jobs?
From what we’re seeing across Canada’s labour market, the more relevant question is: How will AI change the way we work?
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Preparing for a labour market that won’t hold still
Every quarter, Magnet’s AI adoption work reaches a different mix of audiences, from businesses to skills development leaders. This series highlights the key AI challenges and opportunities that surface through those conversations.





