Why are so many of Canada’s young people out of work?

Links to the site: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/why-are-so-many-of-canada-s-young-people-out-of-work-1.1370260

Media: CBC News

This article provides an in-depth insight on why so many young Canadians are out of work. Although it applies to general population, I am certain that indigenous youth face the similar problems, which makes this article somewhat applicable to indigenous youth’s career outlook as well.

How does CANADA compare? Employment Outlook 2017

Links to the site: https://www.oecd.org/canada/Employment-Outlook-Canada-EN.pdf

Media: OECD Org.

This report provides an general outlook of Canada employment with inclusion of government actions in improving the labor market etc. In addition, the scorecard also gives reader an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the Canadian labor market which is very useful for Indigenous career training.

For young Canadians, a new reality: dealing with ‘job churn’

Links to the site: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/jobs/canadian-youth-working-low-paid-temporary-jobs/article32579528/

Media: The Globe and Mail

This article furthers the discussion of youth struggling with job security and career development. Although it is not specific to indigenous community, this article pictures a realistic labor market for young Canadians. This picture is applicable to indigenous community.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Links to the site: http://www.careersinconstruction.ca/en/why-construction/opportunities-indigenous-people

Media: Careers in Construction

This website introduces construction jobs to indigenous communities, which very much highlight the stereotype of aboriginal workers, many of them are employed in constructions. While I think that the website itself is very practical, it seems to target youth with high school education only.

Indigenous Corporate Training

Links to the site: https://www.ictinc.ca/

Media: Indigenous Corporate Training

This company provides indigenous corporate training that tailors to the need of each organization. The founder of the company is an aboriginal person himself with decent background in business management and professorship from Royal Roads University. His Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples© provides customized training for indigenous people.