Canada: Economic Action Plan 2013

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Governments hold a wealth of knowledge on skills development, and are increasingly realizing the value of learning from each others’ experiences. Their policy documents, programme evaluations, and research findings contain their experience and ideas on how to better link skills to employment

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governments

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business.

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access-to-training

Training quality and relevance

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work.

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03 Jul 2013

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Skills training is a central element of Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013. The Plan introduces key measures to address the issue of skills mismatch and to connect Canadians with available jobs by equipping them with the skills and training they need to obtain high-quality, well-paying jobs. It is also helping businesses in vital sectors find the talent they need to remain competitive domestically and internationally. The initiatives, programs and services developed as part of the Action Plan address, among others, such issues as broad access to training and apprenticeship opportunities, continuing education and lifelong learning, supporting youth, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples, older and migrant workers in gaining access to training and employment programs.

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