September 14, 2015
Expand employment opportunities for Canadians by investing in better labour market information, apprenticeship completion and the employability of youth Better Labour Market Information Misalignment of skills development and demand across Canada has consequences for employers, recent graduates and unemployed or displaced workers. Impacts vary across the country as well as across and within sectors. Canada needs a deliberate and coordinated approach to labour market information to target education and training investments more effectively, facilitate labour market transitions, support labour mobility and meet specific sector needs.
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September 14, 2015
Meet the needs of Canadian employers and communities by investing in college and institute infrastructure and equipment Gaps in infrastructure limit enrolment capacity resulting in waitlists for programs in high-demand fields such as trades, healthcare and engineering technologies. Employers need graduates who are capable of using state-of-the-art equipment when they enter the workforce. Equipment upgrades are critical to ensure that training programs produce sufficient employable graduates and support industry in achieving higher productivity.
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September 14, 2015
Support reconciliation by improving access to post-secondary education and upskilling for Aboriginal peoples
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September 1, 2015
Canada’s extensive network of colleges, institutes, cégeps and polytechnics serves over 3,000 communities from coast to coast to coast. These vital community hubs foster economic and social development and provide access to education for all Canadians. Canada’s approaching 150th anniversary affords a unique opportunity to make strategic investments in post-secondary education to ensure Canada’s continued future prosperity.
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