Youth disengagement from school is complex and impacts both students and society. Disengagement often stems from academic struggles, lack of connection to teachers and peers, mental health issues, socioeconomic barriers, and challenges at home. Disconnection from...
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...
The Reboot Plus program is funded as a labour market research initiative by the Future Skills Centre, Government of Canada. The goals for the Reboot Plus program are 1) to provide youth who are not on track to graduate from high school, the support, knowledge,...
A Village of Opportunity “It takes a village to support students navigating the transition from High School. It is important we take the opportunities as they come to develop skills for the students’ futures.” Debbie Holmes is a Work Transitions Specialist with the...
The Burnaby Board of Trade is a partner in the Reboot Plusprogram which seeks to support youth in exploring careers paths and connecting to the local labour force. Cliff Thorbes is a professional who has volunteered his time and expertise to the participants of the...