How Can Chaos Theory of Careers Help Youth Determine Their Future Career Options? Youth face complex and uncertain paths to employment. The challenges can be compounded by poverty, mental health, family instability, and limited school attendance, among other factors....
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Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs
The 2024 State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada Report illustrates the gains and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Canada. Programs like Reboot Plus support young women by providing resources, networking opportunities, funding support, and career guidance.
The Role of Machine Learning and How Reboot Plus Can Guide Youth
Technological advancements are shaping every aspect of our lives, and the future of work is undergoing a significant transformation. The latest report from the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) examines the impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence...
Empowering Students With Labour Market Information: A Key to Career Success
Today's current work environment has a the job market is constantly evolving. Students need more than just a traditional education to succeed—they need access to accurate and timely labour market information (LMI). LMI helps youth make informed decisions about their...
Navigating Canada’s Skills Shortage: How Reboot Plus Can Bridge the Gap
Canada is facing a critical skills shortage driven by an aging population, rapidly evolving technology, coupled with significant increases in immigration. Employers are struggling to find candidates with the right skills, and the gap between the skills workers have...
Using Self-Reflection as a Life Envisioning Tool
Who Do You Want to Be? Traditional career paths are less common now than in the past. Instead of following a linear trajectory, many people now explore multiple jobs before finding their true calling. This shift highlights the importance of self-reflection in career...
Navigating Economic Challenges: How Reboot Plus Empowers Youth in Today’s Job Market
The Current Economy for Youth The Canadian job market is presenting significant challenges for today's youth. The Statistics Canada’s June labour force survey released last week, shows the unemployment rate for youth aged 15-24 rose nearly a full percentage point to...
The Reboot Plus Program: A Facilitator’s Perspective
Caroline Johnston has been with the Reboot Plus program since 2022 as a facilitator for the program. Her insider experience showcases the magic that is taking place within the program to date. She shares her participation in the program and what’s she’s noticing....
Understanding Youth Through the BC Adolescent Health Survey
Insights from the 2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey The release of the first report from the 2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey (BC AHS) has sparked important discussions on the health and well-being of youth in Grades 7–12 across British Columbia. With approximately...
Surviving Economic Shocks: How Reboot Plus Can Help Canadian Youth
Understanding Economic Shocks and their Impact on Canadian Youth Economic downturns can wreak havoc on lives, especially for young Canadians entering the job market. This impact isn't just immediate; it can leave lasting scars known as "labour market scarring." Recent...