Statistics show unemployment running as low as it's ever been, record-high job vacancy numbers and unprecedented labour force participation rates. The labour market is "the tightest it's been in half a century," says economist Armine Yalnizyan in an interview. "It's...
The Burnaby Board of Trade partnered with the Reboot Plus program “Common across all sectors in Burnaby is the challenge of finding and acquiring talent. Our businesses are growing at a significant rate yet it’s a challenge to fill the roles. We’re looking for...
"What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a teen in high school, this question can cause anxiety about the future. Especially if you’re disengaged and unsure as to why you’re even in school. A young person knows only a limited number of job titles, yet, if you...
Bow Valley College and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Join Forces to Introduce Innovative Youth Labour Market Program An innovative youth program is expanding to Calgary, Alberta thanks to a partnership between Bow Valley College, Douglas College, PEERs Employment...
The overall goal is to provide a positive educational experience and encourage youth to actively continue their education to prepare for a meaningful career.
“Nothing lasts forever, and things can change if you want them too." A recent graduate of the Reboot Plus program shares their journey to discovering their career aspirations. The High School Experience Isn’t for Everyone “In Grade 9 I started skipping class a lot...
12 – 16% of Canada’s youth will not graduate from high school. How Reboot Plus Can Help Vulnerable Youth Graduate and Thrive High schools are rife with students who have, for varied reasons, checked out and need help to graduate high school. These students need extra...
“Education is a business issue. Without an educated workforce, businesses won’t be able to thrive and succeed in the future." The Langleys are the fastest growing communities of the Lower Mainland. According to the Statistics Canada Census, Langley grew at a rate of...
“Every single person matters in this economy. We need to collaborate to ensure that our grade 11 and 12 students have every opportunity for mentorship and support to identify possible career and entrepreneurial opportunities in our community. This is good for the...
In-demand skills in Canada include leadership, cultural competence, resiliency, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. Universities, historically, were created to satisfy a thirst for knowledge with the belief that society would benefit from scholarly...