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June 1, 2014 10:19 AM
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Canada. Labour Shortages in Canada Despite the Downturn: Go West, Go Green

Canada. Labour Shortages in Canada Despite the Downturn: Go West, Go Green | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
Job opportunities continue to knock for those who have particular skills and are willing to go where the work is.
Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle's insight:

Some regions, like Western Canada, have provinces that are making extra efforts to recruit the kinds of people that employers require. Alternatively an entire industry known as “green collar employment” is rapidly expanding. Either way, shortages of qualified workers do indeed exist.
http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-hunt-strategy/regional-content/labour-shortages-in-canada-despite-downturn/article.aspx?WT.mc_n=Ycanada_YToday

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June 8, 2013 8:25 PM
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Canada. Manufacturing sector needs to attract Gen Y

Canada.  Manufacturing sector needs to attract Gen Y | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
Current approaches employed by organizations in the industrial manufacturing sector are not enough to
Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle's insight:

The Canadian manufacturing sector has taken a hit in the past few years - especially Ontario - but there are pockets of stronger hiring activity and the most pressing issue is how employers are failing to address the generation gap between Millennials and generation X workers.
http://www.working.com/Manufacturing+sector+needs+attract/7082577/story.html

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June 13, 2013 10:24 AM
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Canada. Mind the gap: No ‘people skills,’ no job

Canada. Mind the gap: No ‘people skills,’ no job | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
Investing in machinery and education is critical. Investing in Canadians' essential skills for living, learning and working is just as important but much less understood
Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle's insight:

Work-force shortage is already here, especially in Western Canada. There are three components to the problem of labour shortages. The first two – an aging and shrinking work force, and a knowledge-skills shortage – have been well documented. But the third is a shortage of the essential skills required in any job.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/mind-the-gap-no-people-skills-no-job/article2356864/

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