As a Canadian who escaped from a revolution at the young age of 7 (and I believe that I represent the observations of 30 immigrant family household heads, as described here), the words of Blaine F. Calkins MP, resonate. It’s important we voice these experiences, for they form…
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…
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…