CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week.
Mapping the Terrain: A Synthesis of Recent Research and Future Directions (CEWIL)
Work-integrated learning has become an integral part of the Canadian educational experience, fostering collaboration between academia, industry and community to prepare students for the workforce. This report is a culmination of extensive research conducted by Academica Group, shedding light on the impact and effectiveness of WIL programs nationwide.
State of Skills: Quality of work (Future Skills Centre)
Among this report’s key findings: When individuals receive training and opportunities to develop their skills, they tend to find greater satisfaction and meaning in their work. To improve the quality of work for front-line employees across industries and
sectors, more efforts are needed to build the soft skills of supervisors and managers.
A Growing Problem: How to align Canada’s immigration with the future economy (RBC)
This report looks at how a combination of a mismatch in immigrants’ skills and the labour market’s long-term needs, along with pressure on the country’s infrastructure capacity is leading to negative economic outcomes.
