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In this group, youth employment professionals have an opportunity to: network with other professionals across the country; share strategies and techniques; ask for advice; and find updates on the Hire Prospects "Youth Voice on the Recession" survey.See More
Matt Wood commented on Sandra Martin's blog post Hello"Hi Sandra, Hope your blogging experience works for you (and for those who read about it). I would like to read about your expience with you Job Developers Training. If you could blog about that I would read it regularly.
Cheers-Matt"
Matt Wood commented on Matt Wood's blog post Have Youth’s Attitudes and Needs Changed since the Recession?"Thanks for your comment. It is so important to keep a sense of hope for youth. I appreciate hearing about your own communities unique struggles. Good luck in Hearst!"
Julie Lanoix commented on Matt Wood's blog post Have Youth’s Attitudes and Needs Changed since the Recession?"I work in Hearst, a small community in Northern Ontario. What we are finding is that we are seeing less clients come through our doors. Our youths are moving out of town to find work. If they are still in town, they are moving back home or with…"
Matt Wood posted a blog postHave Youth’s Attitudes and Needs Changed since the Recession?
The recession has certainly brought about economic challenges for many youth across Canada. So what have the changes been, if any, in terms of young peoples’ attitudes and needs while hunting for a job?In a discussion with employment centre directors across Ontario, a variety of trends resulting from the current economic situation were noted. Participants came from across the province representing the big cities as well as rural and remote regions.One manager of a youth employment organization…See More
Matt Wood posted a blog postThe Importance of Hands-On Learning for Marginalized Youth
Maybe you or your clients can relate to this quote from a young person hired through a work placement program: “I can’t take anything most formal training managers say seriously because I can’t relate to them. I just automatically in my mind shut people out if they talk to me in a way of knowing more than I do or better than I do, because they don’t know more. They might have a different understanding and different experiences than what I have but that doesn’t necessarily make them more…See More
Matt Wood posted a blog postEmployer Efforts for Marginalized Youth
In the Following the Success (FTS) project, completed recently by Hire Prospects and other partners, it was found that individual employer effort plays a significant role in the success of labour market access for marginalized youth. The project reports on original interview research and documents a group of Canadian employer ‘champions’ who have taken a proactive role in hiring youth who face multiple social barriers in the workforce.The project found that certain employers are very dedicated…See More
Matt Wood posted a blog postObama’s experience: Can social media empower youth to speak out about employment and the recession?
Social media platforms and networks are all the rage these days, particularly with youth. According to one online source, 81% of Facebook users were under 34. Online applications can aid in the democratization of information and knowledge, allowing individuals to become onlinecontent producers as opposed to participating solely as content consumers.During discussions with a group of leading managers and directors of youth employment centres across British Columbia, it was noted that “One of the…See More
Matt Wood commented on Kirsty Peterson's blog post How do you work with your biases?"Your personal story was a nice touch. Thanks."
Matt Wood posted a blog postRecession impacts across Canada: A difference between Quebec and BC?
Everyone says Canada is in a ‘recession’ but looking deeper into the matter, at how the current economic situation is affecting Canadians at a community level, differences appear. Are the employment centre client demands at one end of this vast country mirrored in other regions?When asked about changes in employment centre trends within BC since the start of the recession, one job search program director noted “We were up to about 250 new clients a month in January and February (2009) which is…See More
Matt Wood posted a blog postThe “Greening” of the Economy: A pioneering career path despite the recession?
Many young people are excited by the prospect of a greener economy. This means industries that pollute less, use less energy and use fewer resources. It also means harvesting resources and generating energy in renewable or sustainable ways. The hope of getting a “green” career drives many young people’s career choices these days.“Green jobs are like a new frontier” says Carol McLelland a speaker at the CANNEXUS 2009 conference. Green industries are “Evolving very quickly - its hard to predict…See More
Matt Wood commented on Kirsty Peterson's blog post Social Networking..."I like your blog! You bring up some issues that we had in mind when we chose to create this site using ning software rather than using a facebook group (or whatever). With this site, youth and youth employment counsellors have the option to keep…"
Matt Wood posted a blog postWhat good is an employer who isn’t hiring? One B.C.-based Career Centre seems to have found the answer.
Running a career centre means working with lots of employers and placing lots of young people. But what happens when the placements run dry, as they are now-a-days with the economic downturn?“Our employers are contributing in many ways” says Howie Outerbridge Director of employment services at UBC. “It doesn’t’ matter if they’re not hiring we know students are still interested in [employers’] message”.From helping with information interviewing, to panel presentations, to a mentoring program and…See More
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Staff Changes and Challenges in Youth Employment Centres
The end of the recession has been widely reported throughout Canadian media within the past couple of months. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the resulting struggle to find jobs is over. Despite greater economic stability, the labour market requires more time to catch up. With unemployment rates up, many youth are sifting through their options and finding guidance from the employment professionals within their communities. That being said, many employment counsellors and agency… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:19am
Have Youth’s Attitudes and Needs Changed since the Recession?
The recession has certainly brought about economic challenges for many youth across Canada. So what have the changes been, if any, in terms of young peoples’ attitudes and needs while hunting for a job?
In a discussion with employment centre directors across Ontario, a variety of trends resulting from the current economic situation were noted. Participants came from across the province representing the big cities as well as rural and remote regions.
One manager of a youth… Continue
In a discussion with employment centre directors across Ontario, a variety of trends resulting from the current economic situation were noted. Participants came from across the province representing the big cities as well as rural and remote regions.
One manager of a youth… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 4:41pm — 3 Comments
The Importance of Hands-On Learning for Marginalized Youth
Maybe you or your clients can relate to this quote from a young person hired through a work placement program: “I can’t take anything most formal training managers say seriously because I can’t relate to them. I just automatically in my mind shut people out if they talk to me in a way of knowing more than I do or better than I do, because they don’t know more. They might have a different understanding and different experiences than what I have but that doesn’t necessarily make them more… Continue
Posted on October 8, 2009 at 4:31pm
Employer Efforts for Marginalized Youth
In the Following the Success (FTS) project, completed recently by Hire Prospects and other partners, it was found that individual employer effort plays a significant role in the success of labour market access for marginalized youth. The project reports on original interview research and documents a group of Canadian employer ‘champions’ who have taken a proactive role in hiring youth who face multiple social barriers in the workforce.
The project found that certain employers are very… Continue
The project found that certain employers are very… Continue
Posted on September 28, 2009 at 11:56am
Obama’s experience: Can social media empower youth to speak out about employment and the recession?
Social media platforms and networks are all the rage these days, particularly with youth. According to one online source, 81% of Facebook users were under 34. Online applications can aid in the democratization of information and knowledge, allowing individuals to become onlinecontent producers as opposed to participating solely as content consumers.
During discussions with a group of leading managers and directors of youth employment centres across British Columbia, it was noted that… Continue
During discussions with a group of leading managers and directors of youth employment centres across British Columbia, it was noted that… Continue
Posted on August 27, 2009 at 12:56pm
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