Tag: Students

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Securing Career Development Opportunities for Emerging Immigrant Talent

Immigrant Youth and the Canadian Labour Market Expanding access to work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities is essential to improving post-pandemic employment outcomes for immigrant youth and helping to ensure their long-term success. When coupled with academic pursuits, early participation in the workforce strongly increases the likelihood of sustained labour force inclusion in occupations related to a […]

How WES Canada Supports Immigrant Youth in Building Their Careers

The socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have created a unique climate for youth navigating the Canadian labour market. These impacts have also shed light on long-standing trends wherein high rates of educational success may not translate to commensurate employment outcomes for emerging talent; including immigrant youth. To better understand why this breakdown occurs, and […]