By Amanda Stephenson As a parent, you want your child to spread their wings and fly, not crash down to reality when they …
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Construction training: Quebec premier takes heat for paying students to ‘renovate their basement’
The Quebec government is facing criticism for a program that paid students to learn a construction skill — as less than half …
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By Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that …
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Earn while you learn: How apprenticeships give students a leg up in the trades
Apprenticeships can be a dream scenario. You can earn while you learn, jobs are in demand, incomes are often high. Employers and …
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Taking the trades route: Young adult Albertans tout the benefits of hands-on careers
By George Lee | The MacLeod Gazette Welcome to build your own adventure, that challenging, interesting and well-paying career you design and launch …
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Giving feedback can be daunting for new leaders — here’s how to provide it thoughtfully
By Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University and Mehnaz Rafi, University of Calgary Giving performance feedback at work can be a stressful experience, …
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Alberta boosts skilled trades education with TELUS Spark Science Centre partnership
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government has partnered with Calgary’s TELUS Spark Science Centre to inspire young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. The …
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B.C. kicks in $9 million to expand Foundry’s youth employment program
More young people facing barriers to employment or education in British Columbia will soon benefit from an expanded employment program provided by …
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By Jane Parry, University of Southampton and Barbara Sherriff, University of Brighton Among the new class of MPs sworn into the UK …
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Ottawa kicks in $370 million to fund more than 200 youth employment projects
The federal government is investing in youth employment through a significant funding initiative aimed at helping young people overcome barriers to entering …