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Canada. The latest Career Launcher expansion includes work-integrated learning opportunities for up to 6,000 first-year apprentices

a new $37-million agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada to expand its Career Launcher program. Over two years, more than 6,000 apprentices in one of 39 Red Seal Trades in the Construction and Manufacturing sectors will benefit from work-integrated learning experiences through Career Launcher.
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Government of Canada launches $50-million coding program for young Canadians

Young Canadians will get the skills they need for the well-paying jobs of the future as a result of a $50-million program that gives them the opportunity to learn coding and other digital skills.

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Canada/Alberta. Trades & Occupations

Canada/Alberta. Trades & Occupations | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
Alberta's Apprenticeship and Industry Training System is an industry-driven partnership with government that ensures a highly skilled, internationally competitive workforce.
Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle's insight:

There are more than 50 designated trades and occupations in Alberta, with careers related to everything from landscape gardener and powerline technician to steel detailer and residential construction site manager. Find the career that matches your interests and passion – and learn more about what you need to get started.
http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-occupations/

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Canada. Tackling skills shortages now and in the future

Canada. Tackling skills shortages now and in the future | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it

Canada’s labour market is feeling the strain of the current skills shortage. According to the Conference Board of Canada, skills-related job vacancies are costing our economy as much as $25 billion in 2020 – about 1.3% of our GDP.

In order to help respond to these skills shortages, the Future Skills Centre is investing $19 million in the expansion of 13 training and career service programs across Canada.

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England. Vocational training shake-up 'most ambitious since A-levels' 

England. Vocational training shake-up 'most ambitious since A-levels'  | Vocational education and training - VET | Scoop.it
Vocational and technical education in England is to get an extra £500m a year in a bid to train more skilled workers and boost the economy.
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