Understanding Current Employment Programming and Services for BC Youth
This project funded five research papers that explored challenges faced by BC youth who are struggling in the labour market. The project involved a call for papers inviting researchers to submit proposals to explore youth employment barriers from a variety of angles, and to identify promising solutions for such issues as supporting youth who are entering the labour market or helping them find work that is a better match for their skills. The five selected papers covered such topics as: the barriers faced by vulnerable youth and youth living with mental illness; the value of work placements for refugee and immigrant youth; the role of employers; and the potential of social enterprises for supporting transitioning youth.
The papers were presented at a June 2014 symposium in Vancouver involving approximately 80 stakeholders. The research teams also presented their findings during a series of webinars hosted by the Centre in fall 2014. The final papers have been published on the Centre’s Web site. This project was managed by the BC Centre for Employment Excellence, a division of SRDC.
Project Details
Published: August 2014
Capability: Policy Research - Knowledge Mobilization/ Workshop Facilitation
Policy Area: Employment - Employment Supports and Services, Youth Development and Inclusion
Population: Youth - EI Recipients - Low-income Populations - Low-skilled Workers - Newcomers - People with Disabilities - Social Assistance Recipients - Students
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