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Higher Education for the 21st Century – Competency-based education and Lifetime Learning Accounts are keys
Today education and training beyond high school are more essential to our success as individuals and as a nation than ever before. Experts estimate that approximately two-thirds of American jobs will require some postsecondary education or training by 2020.1 Of the jobs created since the last recession, almost all have gone to workers with at … Continue reading
The Future of Work – New education models for extending the principle of dual education
How should educational systems and school-to-work transition (SWT) regimes be modeled to better serve the needs of Industry 4.0? Although a high level of general education will be important for its training content to develop adaptability, it is not the only component to develop. What will be increasingly important are the work-related skills. This will … Continue reading
Skills Gap – How to address the opportunities and challenges for skill development in the digital economy
The pervasiveness of digital technologies in daily life is fundamentally changing the way individuals access and elaborate knowledge. Individuals have to process complex information, think systematically and take decisions weighting different forms of evidence. They also have to continuously update their skills to match rapid technical change at the workplace. More fundamentally, in order to … Continue reading
Skills Gap in Ireland – A significant proportion of those in employment have low level qualifications and a large number of these are older workers
This document presents the main findings from research and consultation undertaken by SOLAS to inform the development of the 2018-2021 Further Education and Training Policy Framework for Skills Development of People in Employment. The findings are based on a review of national and international policy and research, and current policy, provision and supports for employee … Continue reading
US – “Now Jobs” for Young Adult
Years into the economic recovery, young adults still face difficulty connecting to the labor market. High unemployment is particularly a problem for young people of color. Many live in communities without a strong employment base, have attended low-performing schools, and lack connections to employed adults who can provide guidance and help them explore career interests, … Continue reading
Bank of Canada – Toward a dual mandate
The Bank of Canada will review its monetary policies and is open to making major changes, including a move away from its long-standing practice of targeting inflation, a senior official said on Tuesday. A sign is pictured outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie The deadline for … Continue reading
Apprenticeship Levy in UK – Assessing the early impact from an employers’ perspective
The purpose of this research is to understand the early impact of the apprenticeship levy on employer behaviour and assess the likely future impact on the quality and quantity of apprenticeships, as well as on broader investment in workforce skills development and training. Before summarising the key findings, it’s important to note that there is still … Continue reading
Immigration – How to build a new consensus
Points of reflection include: The many benefits of running a tight ship on immigration policies. Governments need to rebuild public trust in the integrity and fairness of their migration-management system. Doingso will require minimizing immigration disorder and ensuring effective and orderly returnprocedures, while tipping the balance towards a more selective system that is better aligned … Continue reading
Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada – Micro-managed by bureaucrats
I’m no genius. But I don’t think I’m a dummy either. After practicing immigration law for 40 years, I should be able to navigate any immigration system. I mean, that’s why I have successfully written all of the toughest bar exams in the U.S. and in Canada, right? Well, after four decades, I’ve met my fiercest competitor … Continue reading
Refugees – The economic and fiscal effects of granting formal labor market access
Refugees can be immense economic contributors to the host communities where they settle. However, to maximize their contributions and achieve improved well-being and self-reliance, refugees need formal labor market access. But this access is often limited, especially in developing countries. Even where the law allows refugees to access formal employment, administrative and practical barriers often limit … Continue reading
Canada – Reskilling and upskilling for the changing nature of work
With federal budget consultations underway, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has issued six recommendations aimed at supporting inclusive economic growth and competitiveness by investing in skills and innovation. This is critical to help Canadians prepare for the future of work and to stay competitive in a rapidly changing labour market. These recommendations were shared as … Continue reading
Express Entry in Ontario – Cut-off scores as low as 350 and candidates targeted in this draw were required to have a job offer in Ontario
A new targeted draw through Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream on August 9 issued 947 invitations to Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 350. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program says the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range for this latest draw was 350 to 439 and those issued Notifications of … Continue reading
A Point-Based Immigration System in US – Would it work ?
Evidence indicates that America’s separation of executive and legislative powers makes it unlikely that a point system could operate e ectively or in a manner similar to those in Canada or Australia, which have parliamentary systems of government and agencies with the authority to make rapid and unilateral changes to a point system when problems … Continue reading
Local Jobs Creation – Typical incentives probably lies between 2 percent and 25 percent
How effective are economic development incentives? According to many economic development agencies, tax incentives are critical to business location decisions. “But for” the incentive, most or all incented rms would not have chosen to locate, expand, or retain jobs at this location. These high “but for” percentages are exaggerated. This research review shows that the … Continue reading
Active Labor Market Programs (ALMPs) – Are they effective?
The short answer is yes, they have a seemingly small, but significant positive impact on the likelihood to find work. This is what a recent so-called “meta-study” finds, summarizing the evidence of 207 different evaluations. Crucially, the evidence suggests that the impact of ALMPs depends on the time horizon one looks at. The effects become much … Continue reading
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