“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…
Adapting to the Modern Workforce: The Evolution of Job Roles and Degree Relevance
The world of work has been experiencing radical transformation over the past few years, primarily driven by rapid advancements in technology and an evolving global economy. Emerging industries and innovative technologies have given rise to new, specialized roles that challenge traditional job classifications. These include positions in green energy,…
The Power of Increasing Engineering Graduate Numbers: Key to Future Economies
The global landscape for engineering talent has shifted significantly in the last few decades, and there’s a clear correlation between a nation’s development and its ability to educate and retain skilled professionals, particularly in fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This article seeks to highlight the competitive…
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…
Understanding the Difficulties in Filling Job Roles: Strategies for Improvement
The modern job market landscape presents its fair share of challenges. Employers struggle to fill open positions, while many candidates grapple to secure suitable employment. This dichotomy is especially noticeable when examining five specific demographics: small business entrepreneurs, entry-level workers, recent graduates, professionals with outdated or inappropriate skills,…
The Education System: Not the Villain in the Skills Gap Narrative
Many have come to believe that the so-called “skills gap” is largely a consequence of a failing post-secondary educational system. The origins of this belief are diverse and multifaceted, but one prominent theory suggests that private businesses have played a significant role in perpetuating this narrative. But is it…
Circular Demands: Unraveling the Paradox of Entry-Level Experience
In an increasingly complex and competitive labor market, graduates and early-stage professionals often find themselves caught in an unresolvable dilemma, often referred to as the “circular demand”: the need for experience to secure a job and the need for a job to gain experience. The paradox emerges prominently at…