Lesson 4: Entering the Workforce Flashcards
1
Q
canada youth unemployment rate %
A
13%
2
Q
canada unemployment rate
A
6.5%
3
Q
why might youth be less likely to get hired
A
- less experience/credentials
- ageism (assume uncommitted)
- high turnover rate ( youth move to new jobs quick)
4
Q
causes of youth unemployment (6)
A
- skills mismatch
- temp/contract work
- education inflation
- work experience
- automation
- competition w/ older generation
5
Q
education inflation
A
too many students w/ same degree
6
Q
cause of education inflation
A
no federal department for education
7
Q
problems w/ internships
A
- more accessible for privileged
- job not guaranteed
- too much competition (bc. intern = reputation)
- exploitation
- no pay
8
Q
legal restrictions on internships
A
- interns must be learning
- can’t replace workers
9
Q
how is the nature of work changing
A
- more remote/hybrid jobs
- tech/machinery
10
Q
how to avoid youth unemployment
A
- pathways night
- ask family/friends in field
- co-op
- volunteer (add to resume)
11
Q
how society can combat youth unemployment
A
- hire new grads
- increase retirement pension (so oldies retire)
- drop enrollment numbers in unis
- more co-op
