4 reports that caught our attention the week of May 24, 2026

CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week.
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week.

Global Skilling Centres: Building Canada’s Talent Pipelines Abroad (369 Global)

369 Global explores how Global Skilling Centres could help Canada address persistent labour shortages by training prospective immigrants abroad for in-demand technical and vocational roles. The policy paper proposes a Canadian-led model that would better align immigration, training and employer needs in sectors facing acute talent gaps.

The Next Phase of AI in Higher Education – May 2026 (Signal49 Research)

Signal49 Research examines how AI use in post-secondary education is moving beyond early experimentation and into a more integrated phase. The report looks at what this shift means for teaching, learning and institutional decision-making as colleges and universities adapt to a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The State of Higher Education 2026: Valued but Out of Reach: The Reality of Higher Education Today (Lumina Foundation)

Gallup and Lumina Foundation find that while adults continue to see higher education as worthwhile, many increasingly view it as financially out of reach. The report highlights a growing gap between the perceived value of a credential and confidence that quality, affordable post-secondary education is accessible to most people.

Canada’s youth unemployment crisis: is the minimum wage part of the problem? (HRD Canada)

HRD Canada examines rising concern over youth unemployment, noting that the unemployment rate for Canadians aged 15 to 24 stood at 14.3% in April 2026 after climbing sharply from 2022 levels. The article explores whether rising minimum wages, alongside other structural pressures in the entry-level labour market, may be making it harder for young people to find work.

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Rachel So is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She brings a strong communications background, with more than seven years of experience in community-centred non-profits and a focus on building connection through clear, accessible storytelling. Rachel holds a BSc with a specialization in environment and health from the University of Toronto.

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Rachel So Administrator

Rachel So is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She brings a strong communications background, with more than seven years of experience in community-centred non-profits and a focus on building connection through clear, accessible storytelling. Rachel holds a BSc with a specialization in environment and health from the University of Toronto.

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rachel@ceric.ca

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