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...
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Bridging the Employment Gap for Neurodivergent Individuals in Canada
In Canada, an estimated 1 in 66 youth 5-17 years of age have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With programs like Reboot Plus, we help employers tap into a population of workers who possess unique talents and capabilities often overlooked in...
A Community Rallies to Help Young People Find Purpose
“This program is one of the highlights of my career. It was an absolute joy to make a difference with the work that we do.” Lisa Schwerzmann is the Associate Dean of the Fanshawe College School of Access Studies and Regional Delivery. She shares her experiences of the...
Helping Youth Find Vision
“We are not an employment program; we are a life envisioning program: what kind of person are you? What do you want to do with your life? How do you get from here to there?” At the World Congress 2023 – Collective Intelligence in Montreal, our panel shared their...
Alternative pathways to success – so many possibilities
“I feel like Reboot Plus should be integrated into high school. This should be a high school course. I now have options in front of me." Reboot Plus connects students to the world of work and possibility by having students meet professionals in fields of their...
Sharing Career Insight With Students of the Reboot Plus Program
Vanessa Marshall works as an Artist Manager at DNEG (VFX company) and part time as a Course Instructor at Vancouver Film School teaching networking, social media and branding. Her main function as an Artist Manager is to build relationships with her team and support...
3 Reasons for Professionals to Participate in Informational Interviews for Youth
The Burnaby Board of Trade is a proud partner of the Reboot Plus Program, which connects youth with businesses to explore potential career paths and opportunities. Betisa Mohammadi is a participating professional of the Reboot Plus program, offering...