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Employability And The Economy
Employability is based on a set of individual characteristics. It is not equivalent to employment, but rather a prerequisite for (gainful) employment. It pertains to someone’s relative ability to obtain and maintain gainful employment, as well as make successful transitions from one job to the next, either within the same company or field or to … Continue reading
Canada / Primer Harper: Lack of skilled labour threatens the economy
Producing more skilled workers, scientists and engineers is the key to Canada’s future prosperity, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says. His analysis may have surprised a Canada-United States business group in Ottawa to talk about cross-border irritants, international trade negotiations, stalled pipelines and the rise of China as an economic power. “This is in fact in … Continue reading
Skills Gap / Shortfall of 40m forecasted by McKinsey Global Institute, China among the worst hit
High-tech companies face a shortfall of some 40m skilled workers by 2020, with businesses based in China likely to be among the worst hit, according to a study by the McKinsey Global Institute. The institute – a research arm of the McKinsey strategy consultancy – says that manufacturing will be the sector of the global … Continue reading
NZ / Skills Gap / Rising generation out of jobs
As students look to next year, the Herald begins a week-long investigation into why so many are leaving school without the skills they need. Students James Aylett and Paige Tapara of Rosehill College already have ideas about the careers they’d like to follow. Photo / Natalie Slade A tragic mismatch of skills is shutting most … Continue reading
Closing the Skills Gap / Connecting College Students and Employers
There are two major factors we need to address to close this gap and bring students and young professionals closer together with employers. The first factor is empowering students to make informed decisions about their degree and courses they take. It takes 120 credits to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree, yet the national average is … Continue reading
Chicago / Skills Gap will crimp their growth next year
Chicago-area manufacturers who participated in a panel discussion Thursday said the shortage of skilled workers will crimp their growth next year. Tim Jahnke, president and chief executive of Elkay Cos., an Oak Brook-based maker of stainless steel sinks, faucets, water coolers and plumbing products, said the situation is so severe that his company may have … Continue reading
Canada / Almost half feel overqualified for their jobs
Canadians are not alone in feeling undervalued in the workplace, as a new survey shows almost half of the population feels overqualified for their jobs. The latest global work monitor survey released by recruitment firm Randstad showed 44 per cent of Canadians feel they are overqualified for the positions they fill, while one in five … Continue reading
Skills Gap / No Big Deal writes Businessweek
The much talked-about “skills gap” in the U.S. is more limited than many people think and shouldn’t prevent, or even stall, the U.S. manufacturing renaissance, at least for a while. More severe shortages are likely to develop, however. We need to take steps now to prevent them and make sure that enough new talent enters … Continue reading
Wisconsin / Skills gap / Boosting job training funds ?
If Wisconsin wants to make a dent in the skills gap, the state will have to make some serious investments in job training, advocates discussed at a luncheon in Brookfield Thursday. Wisconsin is perhaps the only state that doesn’t put any “meaningful dollars” into job training, and the roughly $370 million in federal job training … Continue reading
Skills Gap | Three million open jobs in U.S. (Video)
Millions of jobs are waiting to be filled, but employers say they can’t find qualified workers because of “the skills gap.” Byron Pitts reports. Watch @: via Three million open jobs in U.S., but who’s qualified? – 60 Minutes – CBS News. Related Posts Apprenticeship | Skills Gap in Advanced Manufacturing POSTED BY JOB MARKET MONITOR ⋅ NOVEMBER 10, … Continue reading
Pilots | Airlines Face Acute Shortage Writes WSJ
U.S. airlines are facing what threatens to be their most serious pilot shortage since the 1960s, with higher experience requirements for new hires about to take hold just as the industry braces for a wave of retirements. Federal mandates taking effect next summer will require all newly hired pilots to have at least 1,500 hours … Continue reading
UK | Skills gap continues to plague manufacturers
Staffing problems are driven by candidates’ lack of technical skills and experience, as well as a lack of applicants for jobs, according to the study by the manufacturers’ body, published on Monday. Employers are being “proactive” towards addressing skills gaps by developing links with schools and colleges, increasing investment in quality apprenticeships and pumping more … Continue reading
Apprenticeship | Skills Gap in Advanced Manufacturing
Too many American workers lack the specialized skills needed to secure a job, but they can’t gain those skills without a job. This catch-22 has enveloped American employers and job seekers. Even though the unemployment rate stood at 7.8 percent in September, about 600,000 jobs remain unfilled “due to a lack of qualified candidates,” according … Continue reading
UK | Brain Drain | Almost half of those who emigrate are professionals and company managers
Almost half of all Britons who emigrate each year are professionals and company managers, potentially threatening the country’s supply of highly skilled workers, research for the Home Office found. The attractions of a better lifestyle and climate, as well as career opportunities, meant a “large and increasing” number of executives, scientists, academics and doctors have … Continue reading
US – Benefits of High-Skilled Immigrants
The technology journalist Robert X Cringley has an article criticizing H1-B visas that I think is worth offering a rebuttal to. In contrast to pro-immigration voices that is often associated with Silicon Valley, this piece reflects the anti-immigration sentiment that I think reflects the same old protectionism we see in many other places in this … Continue reading
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