Invest in Training Now
It is time for Employers to get actively involved in on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs and building partnerships with colleges and universities to develop the skills and experience they need to thrive.
Business leaders, HR professionals and governments have been reporting for some time about the shortage of skilled workers. At the same time, we keep hearing about youth unemployment and the difficulties new graduates are experiencing landing their first job. The reality we are facing in Canada is a new generation of worker who lacks the training and skills needed for today’s workplace. Canadian employers have been hesitant to invest in their employees and the effects are starting to impact productivity and innovation.
Companies have been cutting training budgets for decades and relying on the public education system. It is time for employers to get actively involved in on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs and building partnerships with colleges and universities to develop the skills and experience they need to thrive.
Recommended reading: A recent Financial Post article discusses the challenges employers face investing in training, but highlights the real benefits to business and the economy as a whole.
