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Government of Canada bolsters the skilled trades sector by investing in training

Now more than ever, skilled tradespeople are in high demand to fill well-paying jobs and build rewarding careers. The most recent projections estimate that about 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire between 2019 and 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more. That is why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to create good jobs, grow our economy, and build a Canada where nobody gets left behind.
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Canada/British Columbia announces $4.4 million to support Aboriginal job training

The B.C. Skills for Jobs Blueprint is providing Aboriginal learners with opportunities that will prepare them for in-demand jobs.
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Canada/British Columbia. Programs help new Canadians access trades

Canada/British Columbia. Programs help new Canadians access trades | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
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The Industry Training Authority’s Immigrants in Trades Training initiative, funded through the Canada British Columbia Labour Market Agreement, helps skilled New Canadians who are unemployed or employed and low-skilled overcome barriers to gaining Canadian certification and entering the trades.

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Feds invest $5.4 billion in skills training, labour market transitions in Quebec

Feds invest $5.4 billion in skills training, labour market transitions in Quebec | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
Quebec’s labour shortage was the focus of major attention last month, as the federal government confirmed a $5.4-billion investment directed towards provincial workers and businesses.
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Jordan. Soft Skills or Hard Cash? The Impact of Training and Wage Subsidy Programs on Female Youth Employment in Jordan

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This paper studies the impact of a randomized experiment in Jordan designed to assist female community college graduates find employment. The results suggest that wage subsidies can help increase employment in the short term, but are not a panacea for the problems of high urban female youth unemployment.

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