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In the Media

Why aren’t more Canadians using career services?

December 23, 2021

Dec. 18, 2021 — contributed to the Toronto Star by Tony Bonen and Tricia Williams

engagement

Adults and career services: Three key findings

November 29, 2021

When I moved to Canada, I was completely clueless about the education system, the labour market and career pathways. So much so, that I struggled...

Pathways to Jobs

engagement

Two ways we can connect more adults to career services in Canada

November 29, 2021

In Canada, only 19% of adults report using career services – lower than in other OECD countries. Recently LMIC launched its latest insight report in...

Attendees speak to a Resume World Inc. representative during the 19th edition of the National Job Fair and Training Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Sept. 27, 2011. A recent study raised concerns that many Canadians don’t know what careers services are or how to access them at a time when many have experienced employment changes as a result of the pandemic. THE GLOBE AND MAIL

In the Media

Canada lags other countries in using career advisory services, study shows

November 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021 — written by Irene Galea, The Globe and Mail

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News Release

Majority of Canadians not accessing career services despite unprecedented job market shakeup, reveals new report

November 18, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, November 18, 2021 – Today the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) and the Future Skills Centre (FSC) released new research which finds that few Canadian adults are taking advantage of career services at a time when COVID-19 has dramatically impacted Canada’s job market.