“Skills Gap Trainer” would like to thank “BC Technology for Learning Society” for accepting our technology equipment request. “BC Technology for Learning Society” assists schools, charities, non-profits, Indigenous groups and libraries to acquire the technology they need, and only “a small administration fee” is required for the purchase of…
Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: An Imperative for Businesses, Governments, and Individuals in the Evolving Marketplace
When discussing the issue of the skills gap, the conversation typically revolves around hard technical skills. However, just as there is a notable chasm in the technical field, there exists a substantial soft skills gap. This gap has far-reaching implications and is just as critical, if not more so,…
Overcoming the Skills Gap: The Rise of New Training Platforms
The skills gap is a prominent issue in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society. According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor, there were nearly seven million job vacancies in the United States alone at the end of 2022, many of them in the technology sector, yet millions…
Addressing the Skills Gap: The Power of Industry-Academia Collaboration
The skills gap – the mismatch between the skills employers need and the skills potential employees have – is a pervasive issue impacting industries across the globe. With particular attention to the United States and Canada, this disconnect is primarily seen in the Information Technology (IT) sector, where rapid…
Bridging the Technology Skills Gap in Canada: An In-depth Analysis and the Way Forward
In Canada, the burgeoning technology sector faces a significant challenge that threatens its future growth and prosperity – the technology skills gap. Despite Canada’s vibrant economy and well-educated workforce, a disconnect persists between the skillsets available in the labor market and those demanded by employers in the technology industry….
Unraveling the Skills Gap Conundrum: A Comprehensive Introduction and Deep Dive into Skills Gap Concepts
The past few years have seen the proliferation of a peculiar paradox within the Canadian labour market. Despite the rising levels of unemployment, many employers express difficulty in finding suitable candidates to fill crucial positions. This dichotomy is a telling manifestation of the ‘Skills Gap’ – a complex labour…
The Evolution of Skills Gap Trainer: A Digital Response to the Global Skills Deficit
In the contemporary world characterized by digital ubiquity, our quest to address the pervasive skills gap found its expression in the launch of Skills Gap Trainer in 2018. This innovative platform was conceived as a proactive response to the pressing demand for up-to-date skills, reflecting the shifting landscape of…