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Canada / Give the Job Grant a chance says The Globe and Mail
A united demand from Canada’s 13 premiers that their provinces be allowed to opt out of a major new national job-training program is a misguided way to lead off an important federal-provincial negotiation Continue reading
UK / Jobcentres’ job also offered to other European member states workers
Under an EU scheme partly funded by British taxpayers, all positions advertised in UK jobcentres also have to be offered to workers in European member states Continue reading
Canada Job Grant / The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is calling on all levels of government to work together
The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is calling on all levels of government to work together in order to ensure that the Canada Job Grant is successfully created and implemented Continue reading
Canada Job Grant / The Council of the Federation official Communique: Premiers continue to have concerns
Canada Job Grant – Here is the Official Communique of the Council of the Federation Continue reading
Canada Job Grant / Where does business stand on the ?
Provincial and territorial leaders are united in their opposition to the federal government’s Canada Job Grant… But what about the business community? Continue reading
Canada Job Grant / Premiers take aim at the program
Job training appears to be one of the most contentious issues on the table as Canada’s premiers meet today in Niagara-on-the-Lake for their semi-annual get-together Continue reading
President Obama / Eighth pivot to jobs
Obama would be giving two economic speeches Wednesday, one at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., and another at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo on Jobs Continue reading
UK / Youth jobs scheme: a slow start admits the coalition government
The UK coalition government admitted on Monday that a £2,275 wage incentive to tackle youth unemployment had got off to a slow start Continue reading
China / Civil servants encouraged to start their own businesses
Civil service jobs, once termed “iron rice bowls” in China because of guaranteed job security, now have the chance to break the status quo and seek their own entrepreneurial dreams Continue reading
Australia / Defining full employment
More than anything else in the last hundred years, explanations of unemployment in capitalist economies and the related notion of full-employment have been at the heart of debate in macroeconomics Continue reading
The Canada Job Grant / NWT enthusiasm is reserved at this point
NWT enthusiasm for the Canada Job Grant is reserved at this point, because it will be funded by Canada retaining $300 million that is currently provided to provinces and territories under Labour Market Agreements Continue reading
Startup Programs / The effectiveness is influenced by prevailing economic conditions finds a research
“Labor demand side restrictions in areas with relatively bad labor market conditions generally increase entries into start-up programs as job offers are limited and starting an own business is an opportunity to leave unemployment. However, the survival of firms in deprived areas is also lower, such that the overall effect remains an empirical question” write Marco … Continue reading
Angela Merkel on Youth Unemployment / Preaching the merits of Germany’s dual system
In interview with the Guardian, chancellor promotes merits of Germany’s dual system of schooling and work experience, and says she regrets impact of eurozone crisis on young people Continue reading
Ireland / Education and Training Boards replace VECs
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has today announced the establishment of 16 new Education and Training Boards (ETBs), that will replace the 33 Vocational Education Committees (VECs). Minister Quinn said: “Today marks a new era for education and training in Ireland. The new ETBs will strengthen locally managed education and enhance … Continue reading
Sri Lankan / 25 New technical universities will provide job-oriented courses
The Sri Lankan government plans to set up 25 technical universities and university colleges across the island, to cater to students who fail to gain entry to state universities Continue reading
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