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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
They also stream earlier, with children being channeled into vocational and university streams at age 10. Something which runs counter to the trend in Canada towards flattened models of teaching.
Basically, Germany has a pragmatic approach to these things, while Canadian policy is constrained by ideological and emotional narratives we like to tell ourselves.
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I actually toured some factories in Germany that had separate buildings up setup where 15 year old kids were learning how to run CNC equipment. I talked with some of them and it was amazing how fulfilled they felt with their work.
I was actually blown away by how happy and joyful those places looked. It was clear even the instructors & teachers were having an amazing time, and the attitude of everyone was amazing.
I walked out feeling depressed however, knowing that Canadian kids are being screwed over by our incompetent government and education system.
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In a 2018 survey by ManpowerGroup, 41 per cent of Canadian employers reported difficulty filling jobs. The survey also found that the most in-demand jobs require post-secondary training, but not necessarily a university degree.
Skilled trade workers such as welders, mechanics or electricians have been among the top five hardest roles to fill in Canada for the last ten years. Sales representatives, drivers, engineers and technicians are also on the list.
“We need more foundational work to understand what a skill is and how that complements education,” said Tobin.
In response to the skilled workers shortage, the federal parties have said they will implement programs to help train foreign workers facing barriers in employment.
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https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canada...s%20investment.
Maybe before we talk about UBI, we should be doing more to fill these jobs?