Youth
In the Media
Land your big break: Entry-level job strategies for recent graduates
Shane Schick , The Globe and Mail | September 30, 2024
When successful people talk about getting their “big break,” it often sounds like sheer luck. Maybe a friend or family member made a crucial introduction to an employer ready to bring on fresh talent, or they landed the job because the employer’s first choice went elsewhere.
In the Media
Future-Proofing Canada’s Biomanufacturing Workforce: National Skills and Training Study Delivers Critical Insights
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) | September 24, 2024
Study finds 74% of employers plan to hire in the next three years, with 50% of new hires expected to fill manufacturing/production and laboratory technician roles.
In the Media
Automation will change many jobs in agrifood
Alex Binkley, National Newswatch | September 24, 2024
Ottawa-Nearly one-third of the jobs in agriculture and one-fifth of those in food and beverage manufacturing could be taken over by automation within the next decade, which will require the development of new skill sets in the sector, says a report from the Conference Board of Canada.
Project
Fisheries for Economic and Environmental Development in the North (FEED the North)
The FEED the North project, spearheaded by the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, targeted economic and environmental challenges in Nunavut, which were intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and by climate change. This initiative aimed to merge traditional Inuit knowledge with Western science, enhancing sustainability in local fisheries and bridging Indigenous and Western environmental conservation methods.
Research
Teaching Green Skills What Actions Are Post-Secondary Institutions Taking?
The federal government has committed to having the country achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Post-secondary institutions (PSIs) play a key role in helping Canada reach this goal because they equip students with the skills and know-how needed to transition to a more sustainable economy. These multi-faceted competencies are broadly considered to be green skills.
Project
Re-skilling Displaced Retail Workers
The Re-skilling Displaced Retail Workers project sought to support the design of a re-skilling program for displaced Ontario retail workers, with a focus on racialized or Indigenous youth.
Project
Future of Work Skills Development Program
This project targeted the integration of human-centric skills—like emotional intelligence—with technical competencies, thereby addressing the inadequacies of traditional educational pathways in preparing students for future job markets.
June 20, 2024
37 minutes
Podcast
Season 4 | Episode 1
Educational AI—Unlocking Potential in Postsecondary Institutions
In this episode, we delve into the implications of the AI revolution for teaching and learning within Canada’s postsecondary institutions. Join us as we speak...
Featuring: Heather McIntosh, Melissa Judd, Mark Daley, Adam Vanzella Yang