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It turns out Drake’s lyric “Started from the bottom now we’re here” could be the best advice for young people and youth entering the workforce. In December 2019, the unemployment rate for the 15-24 year-old age group was 9.7% in Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge which is more than double the unemployment rate for 25 years and older (4.2%). A local partnership is focused on promoting varying career paths and entry level positions to youth and those entering the workforce in order to tap into this available talent pool. The key goal of the “How the Labour Market Works” initiative is to help youth, and those who support them, to better understand that the types of jobs and salaries available in their first position will be invaluable for their initial career.
The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin has released its first ever “Worker Survey”. One hundred and seventy-seven job seekers and employees filled out this survey that asked about their needs when looking for employment, reasons why they quit, what keeps them in a job and more. The new Worker Survey was introduced as a complement to the annual EmployerOne Survey which the Workforce Planning Board conducts every January around workforce and retention and recruitment practices.
First-of-its-kind partnership aims to future-proof Canadian workplaces and help communities adapt amid technological change
In response to a shortage of personal support workers (PSW) in Ontario, the Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has named Conestoga among four colleges to receive a financial boost to encourage enrolment in the PSW program.
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It turns out Drake’s lyric “Started from the bottom now we’re here” could be the best advice for young people and youth entering the workforce. In December 2019, the unemployment rate for the 15-24 year-old age group was 9.7% in Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge which is more than double the unemployment rate for 25 years and older (4.2%). A local partnership is focused on promoting varying career paths and entry level positions to youth and those entering the workforce in order to tap into this available talent pool. The key goal of the “How the Labour Market Works” initiative is to help youth, and those who support them, to better understand that the types of jobs and salaries available in their first position will be invaluable for their initial career.
“We are hoping to engage the younger age group and their parents or guardians to let them know that taking an entry level position can take them to endless possibilities when it comes to career pathways,” says Charlene Hofbauer, Executive Director with the Workforce Planning Board. “It’s important to show youth that there is value in entry-level positions and opportunities and that the skills and experiences you gain, as well as the people you meet, can contribute to that bigger career goal”.
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The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin has released its first ever “Worker Survey”. One hundred and seventy-seven job seekers and employees filled out this survey that asked about their needs when looking for employment, reasons why they quit, what keeps them in a job and more. The new Worker Survey was introduced as a complement to the annual EmployerOne Survey which the Workforce Planning Board conducts every January around workforce and retention and recruitment practices.
This new survey lets the community fill in the gap – what is the perspective of workers, whether they are employed or seeking employment? The Worker Survey is the first step in understanding the needs of jobseekers and employees across our area.
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Communitech and Waterloo Region Organizations Form Future of Work and Learn…
First-of-its-kind partnership aims to future-proof Canadian workplaces and help communities adapt amid technological change
Communitech and a group of community partners have joined forces to help ensure Canadian workers, organizations and communities continue to succeed as technology transforms the workplace. This new group, formed as the Waterloo Region Future of Work and Learning Coalition, began informal conversations in January 2019 on what employers, employees, educators and government can do to build a community of practice to help future-proof the workplace.
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In response to a shortage of personal support workers (PSW) in Ontario, the Southwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has named Conestoga among four colleges to receive a financial boost to encourage enrolment in the PSW program.
The LHIN will provide a total of 20 bursaries, valued at $5,000 each, which will be available starting January 2020 to students enrolled in Conestoga’s PSW program at the Doon campus. Read more
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Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada et le gouvernement de l’Ontario.
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