By Steve Granger, Concordia University; Julian Barling, Queen’s University, Ontario, and Nick Turner, University of Calgary Consider two teenagers searching for summer …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedRecruitment
New $4.4-million program aims to help employers hire youth with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA federally funded initiative will help construction and manufacturing employers in Canada improve their ability to recruit and retain young workers with …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Wildland firefighting students in PEI get behind the scenes look at fighting wildfires
By Government of Prince Edward Island Four Prince Edward Island students had a unique job this summer – learning to fight wildfires …
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Global HR Practices
Graduated, now what? Survey of young Africans shows degrees don’t always land them a job
By Andrea Juan, Human Sciences Research Council and Adam Cooper, Human Sciences Research Council Study hard, get your degree, and then step …
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By Catherine Morrison The number of students working for the federal government fell almost 20 per cent between 2024 and 2025. Data provided …
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FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Hiring managers in U.S. say high school graduates are not workforce ready: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost hiring managers say today’s high school graduates are not ready to enter the workforce, with many calling for more business and …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ottawa targets 8,000 new student work placements by 2028: Joly
The federal government will provide new funding to create 8,000 additional work-integrated learning placements for students with private sector employers by March …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
B.C. launches $2-million youth training program for biomanufacturing jobs
The British Columbia government will invest nearly $2 million over two years to train unemployed and underemployed youth for jobs in the …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Alberta launches $8 million youth hiring incentive for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government will provide $8 million in grants to employers who hire workers aged 15 to 24, according to a government announcement. …
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By William Koblensky Varela | Nunavut News Some businesses in the territory are trying to recruit local residents to their companies by creating …