Expert Panel on Youth Employment Civic Tech Toronto Hacknight #65 Expert Panel on Youth Employment Employment and Social Development Canada 129 Spadina Avenue, Suite 500 October 25th, 2016

What You DO (occupation)vs. Where You WORK (industry) CREATIVE CLASS THEORY What You DO (occupation)vs. Where You WORK (industry)

MANDATE “Assess the barriers faced by young people in Canada, including vulnerable youth, and examine innovative practices used by governments, nongovernmental organizations and employers both at home and abroad to improve job opportunities for youth.” Vasiliki.Bednar@gmail.com @VassB

Youth lacking the work experience to help them find work AREAS OF FOCUS Economic, social and structural barriers youth face in finding and keeping employment Youth lacking the work experience to help them find work Unpaid internships Experiential learning Temporary and part-time jobs Challenges accessing timely, accurate and targeted labour market information Employer attitudes and perceptions about youth The labour market of tomorrow Youth as entrepreneurs Innovative practices Vasiliki.Bednar@gmail.com @VassB

What You DO (occupation)vs. Where You WORK (industry) CREATIVE CLASS THEORY What You DO (occupation)vs. Where You WORK (industry)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Youth is a time of transition and a critical time in one’s life. Positive or negative experiences with finding and retaining employment can set a course that impacts future employment. When youth have a solid foundation of skills and work experience, and are within a supportive social environment, their likelihood of achieving better employment outcomes increases. Vasiliki.Bednar@gmail.com @VassB

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Transitioning into employment is not without its challenges. By virtue of being young, youth lack the work experience that helps them find work. They are also less likely to have workplace seniority and, therefore, are more likely to be laid off, particularly during an economic downturn. Vasiliki.Bednar@gmail.com @VassB

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since 1990, the average rate of unemployment for youth between the ages of 15 and 29 has been 11.8%, nearly 4 percentage points higher than the general population (15 years and older) (8.1%). Vasiliki.Bednar@gmail.com @VassB

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Of particular concern are the 860,000 youth who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET). Vasiliki.Bednar@gmail.com @VassB

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY By hearing from youth themselves, as well as those “on the ground” who live, interact and work with youth regularly, the national consultation led by the Panel will supplement the research and provide important insights and evidence for policy. Vasiliki.Bednar@gmail.com @VassB