Youth
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
Project
On the Frontlines of Crisis Training Program
Weston Frontlines Centre created the Frontlines of Crisis Training Program, a 15-week hybrid training program to prepare young people with skills relevant for food production and distribution in the non-profit sector.
Project
Atlantic Autism Supports and Employment Network (AASEN)
Although research has shown that neurodivergent individuals can be highly engaged and productive employees, autistic individuals in the Atlantic Region are significantly underrepresented in the labour market.
Project
For-credit inSTEM program
This project implemented land-based camps that sought to marry Indigenous knowledge and STEM education.
Research
Navigating net-zero: Faculty perspectives on greening post-secondary curricula
This project sought to understand how post-secondary institutions are integrating green skills, climate literacy, and green career pathways into their programming, the barriers they faced, and opportunities for them to be more responsive to emerging green economy needs.
Research
Newcomer pathways to employment: Canadian Diversity Magazine special issue
We outline the important role immigration plays in economic growth and in addressing skills and labour shortages, and examine Canada’s role in developing innovative approaches to address global humanitarian crises.
Project
A Program for Young Moms in Northern Manitoba
Career Trek launched the “M-Power North” Program to support young mothers between the ages of 15 and 25 in Northern Manitoba. The program provides hands-on, experiential lessons, spanning a number of sectors including trades, technology, natural resources, STEM and healthcare.
Project
Young Newcomers and International Students in Diploma Programs: Shock-proofing through Language Confidence
The number of international students in Canada has increased dramatically, and while students often have the content knowledge to succeed, limited language abilities can negatively impact their studies and transition to employment. To address this issue, BCIT implemented a language assessment for students and provided a suite of language support services to strengthen its existing Language Support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) offerings.
Project
Harnessing the digital economy for women of colour in Canadian undergraduate STEM programs
A large percentage of people from diverse groups recruited into STEM undergraduate programs do not complete a STEM degree. This project conducted a systematic literature review exploring current research about retention efforts for women of colour in post-secondary STEM programs.