Canadian Business Education Partnership Blog Feed http://obep.on.ca/ News and update from cdnbep.ca Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:27:53 EST en-ca Copyright 2024 Canadian Business Education Partnership THE SKILLS GAP Hot jobs: The growing divide in the labour market http://obep.on.ca/pub/THE-SKILLS-GAP-Hot-jobs-The-growing-divide-in-the-labour-market.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/THE-SKILLS-GAP-Hot-jobs-The-growing-divide-in-the-labour-market.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:05:00 EST What are the hot jobs of the future? What do you need to know?VIRGINIA GALTSpecial to The Globe and MailPublished Thursday, Dec. 20 2012, 6:43 PM ESTLast updated Thursday, Dec. 20 2012, 6:45 PM EST Canada’s unemployed: Bad training, or bad choices? http://obep.on.ca/pub/Canadas-unemployed-Bad-training-or-bad-choices.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Canadas-unemployed-Bad-training-or-bad-choices.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:03:00 EST An article by:MIKE MOFFATTSPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL A focus on skills increasingly links higher education with employment http://obep.on.ca/pub/A-focus-on-skills-increasingly-links-higher-education-with-employment.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/A-focus-on-skills-increasingly-links-higher-education-with-employment.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:02:00 EST A focus on skills increasingly links higher education with employmentYojana Sharma06 January 2013 Issue No:253An article from University World News Job seeker on Gen Y's struggles: 'I didn’t think I’d be here at 30' http://obep.on.ca/pub/Job-seeker-on-Gen-Ys-struggles-I-didnt-think-Id-be-here-at-30.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Job-seeker-on-Gen-Ys-struggles-I-didnt-think-Id-be-here-at-30.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:02:00 EST Article by: ROB CARRICKTHE GLOBE AND MAIL‘I’m not the only person in this situation … but people don’t talk about it. It’s a bit like mental health that way.’ (Rafal Gerszak For The Globe and Mail) 10 Things That Matter When Picking A College (& 10 Things That Don't) http://obep.on.ca/pub/10-Things-That-Matter-When-Picking-A-College---10-Things-That-Dont.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/10-Things-That-Matter-When-Picking-A-College---10-Things-That-Dont.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:00:00 EST By Meghan FrickReady for an understatement? Choosing a college is a crazy process. And in the midst of all the mania, it can be hard to narrow your focus, figure out what’s actually important and start making decisions.No worries, though - we’ve broken it down for you. Here’s what matters when you’re picking a school, and what’s not essential at all. Matt Gurney: Want your education paid for? Take something useful http://obep.on.ca/pub/Matt-Gurney-Want-your-education-paid-for-Take-something-useful.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Matt-Gurney-Want-your-education-paid-for-Take-something-useful.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:59:00 EST The number of Canadians pursuing useless post-secondary degrees, often on borrowed money, has apparently gotten under the Prime Minister’s skin. Mr. Harper, it is reported, is growing increasingly frustrated that there are hundreds of thousands of job vacancies that Canadian employers need filled, but remain open because Canadians lack the skills or training. The Future Of Mentorship In An Age Of Entrepreneurs http://obep.on.ca/pub/The-Future-Of-Mentorship-In-An-Age-Of-Entrepreneurs.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/The-Future-Of-Mentorship-In-An-Age-Of-Entrepreneurs.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:50:00 EST Mentoring 101 tips for individuals It's who you meet: Why employer contacts at school make a difference to the employment prospects of young adults (February 2012) http://obep.on.ca/pub/Its-who-you-meet--Why-employer-contacts-at-school-make-a-difference-to-the-employment-prospects-of-young-adults-February-2012.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Its-who-you-meet--Why-employer-contacts-at-school-make-a-difference-to-the-employment-prospects-of-young-adults-February-2012.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:56:00 EST If you are interested in the benefit of cooperative education and career development for economic success please read the linked article by Dr Anthony Mann, Director of Research and Policy, Education and Employers TaskforceA UK based organization - Education and Employers working together for Young People Millennials and the workplace http://obep.on.ca/pub/Millennials-and-the-workplace.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Millennials-and-the-workplace.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:25:00 EST The University of Waterloo has created an infographic and text on the data provided from their participation in the 2012 From Learning to Work Report produced by Brainstorm Strategy Group and Decode. College Students, Social Media, and the Job Search http://obep.on.ca/pub/College-Students-Social-Media-and-the-Job-Search.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/College-Students-Social-Media-and-the-Job-Search.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:13:00 EST Test the waters and see what career is right for you! Funding cut for Passport to Prosperity campaign http://obep.on.ca/pub/Funding-cut-for-Passport-to-Prosperity-campaign.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Funding-cut-for-Passport-to-Prosperity-campaign.html Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:55:00 EST Letters were received across the province on May 18th from the Ministry of Education notifying the 26 Passport to Prosperity delivery agencies funding for 2012-2013 will not be continuing. A big shoc... Did you know about the impact Passport to Prosperity made in local communities? http://obep.on.ca/pub/Did-you-know-about-the-impact-Passport-to-Prosperity-made-in-local-communities.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Did-you-know-about-the-impact-Passport-to-Prosperity-made-in-local-communities.html Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:55:00 EST From November 2011 - March 31, 2012 , Passport to Prosperity coordinators had the following impact:22,890 Employers connected with PtoP were actively involved with providing experiential learning... Reminder: Career Series #4: Volunteerism + Management http://obep.on.ca/pub/Reminder-Career-Series-4-Volunteerism--Management.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Reminder-Career-Series-4-Volunteerism--Management.html Tue, 8 May 2012 00:26:00 EST On June 7, Kari Astles, St. Joseph’s Health Care, will wrap-up this four-part career series by introducing Grade 7 and Grade 8 students to volunteerism. Kari is the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources at St. Joseph's Healthcare. With 11 years of ... Reminder: French Career Fair http://obep.on.ca/pub/Reminder-French-Career-Fair.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Reminder-French-Career-Fair.html Wed, 2 May 2012 23:57:00 EST Students will hear from business people who use French in their careers. They will learn how French can open doors to future opportunities! Reminder: SLOME Science Technology Trades Interactive Exploration Day http://obep.on.ca/pub/Reminder-SLOME-Science-Technology-Trades-Interactive-Exploration-Day.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Reminder-SLOME-Science-Technology-Trades-Interactive-Exploration-Day.html Wed, 2 May 2012 00:19:00 EST SLOME focuses on emerging careers in science, technology and trades. SLOME encourages students to consider career choices by asking questions of exhibitors. SLOME is a chance for employers to promote careers to students from Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Co... Financial Literacy: Marvel, Visa join forces to teach kids about money http://obep.on.ca/pub/Financial-Literacy-Marvel-Visa-join-forces-to-teach-kids-about-money.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Financial-Literacy-Marvel-Visa-join-forces-to-teach-kids-about-money.html Tue, 1 May 2012 10:11:00 EST '...Superheroes who wax about the importance of financial literacy? Yep.This is what Visa Canada has done with a free online comic book, available in eight languages. Avengers: Saving the Day is a 6-page story -that features a number of familiar superheroes, including Avenger characters Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Spider-Man...' The ECO Explorer newsletter-June 2011 http://obep.on.ca/pub/The-ECO-Explorer-newsletter-June-2011.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/The-ECO-Explorer-newsletter-June-2011.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:23:00 EST In This IssueJump Start Your CareerVolunteer!Next StepsFive In-Demand Green JobsECO Action! starsCareer Interest Matching ToolGreen Summer Camps The ECO Explorer newsletter-February 2011 http://obep.on.ca/pub/The-ECO-Explorer-newsletter-February-2011.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/The-ECO-Explorer-newsletter-February-2011.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:18:00 EST IN THIS ISSUEEducator AdvisoryCommittee - Call forParticipantsOpportunities Abound forStudents Entering into theEnvironment IndustryBring the Environment intoYour ClassroomEnvironmental Technologyand Trends 2011 ECO Explorer Newsletter September 2011 http://obep.on.ca/pub/ECO-Explorer-Newsletter-September-2011.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/ECO-Explorer-Newsletter-September-2011.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:12:00 EST In This IssueEnvironmental PostSecondary ProgramsECO Speaker Program & GREEN High SchoolsSustainable School SuppliesTurn Your School's Trash into Treasure!Featured Events Big Data drives information tech careers into crazy new frontiers http://obep.on.ca/pub/Big-Data-drives-information-tech-careers-into-crazy-new-frontiers.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Big-Data-drives-information-tech-careers-into-crazy-new-frontiers.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EST '...A recent news release from International Data Corporation (IDC) estimated the market for Big Data technology and services will grow from $3.2 billion in 2010 to $16.9 billion in 2015. That’s an annual growth rate of 40 percent which is seven times the growth for the whole information and communications technology (ICT) market! Already there’s a shortage of trained Big Data technology experts in addition to a shortage of analytics experts, the IDC release said...' Economy encumbered by debt, high oil, but still has 'momentum,' says Carney http://obep.on.ca/pub/Economy-encumbered-by-debt-high-oil-but-still-has-momentum-says-Carney.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Economy-encumbered-by-debt-high-oil-but-still-has-momentum-says-Carney.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:55:00 EST 'The Bank of Canada is taking a more positive view of the Canadian economy, while doubling down on warnings over household debt, the strong dollar and now the price of oil.Building on Tuesday's policy rate announcement that predicted 2.4 per cent annual growth this year and next, the central bank's quarterly monetary policy review provided a generally positive spin on Canada's economic outlook particularly in the first half of this year.The central bank said growth in the first three months of the year will likely be a relatively robust 2.5 per cent annualized, well above the 1.8 level it had expected in its January report...' Conference Board says tight labour markets after 2016 will slow economy's growth http://obep.on.ca/pub/Conference-Board-says-tight-labour-markets-after-2016-will-slow-economys-growth.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Conference-Board-says-tight-labour-markets-after-2016-will-slow-economys-growth.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:49:00 EST 'A new Conference Board report says tight labour markets after 2016 will curtail the economy's long-term potential for growth.The think tank's most recent long-term forecast predicts overall real GDP in Canada will grow at an average of 2.7 per cent between now and 2016...' Ottawa 'streamlines' eco-reviews to aid growth; critics call it sop to Big Oil http://obep.on.ca/pub/Ottawa-streamlines-eco-reviews-to-aid-growth-critics-call-it-sop-to-Big-Oil.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Ottawa-streamlines-eco-reviews-to-aid-growth-critics-call-it-sop-to-Big-Oil.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:45:00 EST 'A major overhaul of environmental assessment rules for big projects will create jobs and growth, the federal government announced Tuesday, sparking resource industry praise and fierce criticism from environmental groups.First signalled in last month's budget, the Conservative government said proposed new rules would encourage investment by avoiding wasteful duplication and setting strict time limits for project reviews...' Health: Your killer office space http://obep.on.ca/pub/Health-Your-killer-office-space.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Health-Your-killer-office-space.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:41:00 EST 'If you're reading this article from the comfort of your office chair, do yourself a favour: stand up.Excessive sitting is now recognized as "lethal," according to Mayo Clinic doctor James Levine, a specialist on the harmful effects of inactivity. In recent years, Levine and others have used clinical studies to prove that even in healthy people, a chair-based lifestyle sets up the physiological conditions for the onset of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity-and ultimately, shorter lifespans...' Ontario Merging Energy Agencies http://obep.on.ca/pub/Ontario-Merging-Energy-Agencies.html http://obep.on.ca/pub/Ontario-Merging-Energy-Agencies.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:37:00 EST 'Ontario is proposing to merge the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) into a single organization that would save ratepayers millions of dollars a year and better meet today's electricity supply needs.The government intends to introduce legislation that would, if passed, create a single new agency that will merge the OPA's planning knowledge with the IESO's operational expertise...'