1. SKILLS GAP 1.1 Introduction The Skills Gap is a term commonly used to outline the gap between the skills which employers require for a position and the skills which employees offer. In Canada, the Skills Gap exists at varying levels of severity for the different sectors, but it is…
Unpacking the Crisis: How Zoning, Immigration, and the Skills Gap Fuel Canada’s Housing Affordability Issue
Skills Gap Trainer comment: Having watched this video and after a discussion with our team, a few interesting points stand out. Firstly, the video underscores the concerning trend where local councils might be influenced by or led by homeowners to maintain single-family zoning, leading to a lack…
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,…
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…