Donnalee Bell Senior Consultant Transitioning Graduates to Work: Improving the Labour Market Success of Poorly Integrated New Entrants (PINEs) in Canada

 According to OECD, “Off to a Good Start?” (2010):  Youth with qualifications (diplomas or degrees)  Stuck in temporary work, unemployment or inactivity even in times of economic growth Poorly Integrated New Entrants (PINEs)

 Growing population in Europe and US  Particularly vulnerable during the 2008 Recession  Represent 5.5% (450,000) of Canadian Youth  In Canada, we are not connecting with a vital talent pool in a time of skill shortage PINEs: Why are They a Concern?

 Early Integration Strategies  Post-graduation Strategies  Demand-side Strategies  Strategies for Diverse Groups PINEs: What Works?

 Career service delivery in advance of graduation that includes:  Work experience,  Career management skills training,  Clear information on pathways to the labour market  Career planning that helps youth be intentional with their careers  Canada’s approach in this area is fragmented Early Integration Strategies

 All ages policy starting in Grade 8  All labour market pathways are identified and supported  Services include:  eGuidance  Specific Youth Guidance Centres focused on all education and work transitions points  Wide stakeholder involvement through national dialogue forums  Guidance counsellor training requirements  Centre of Guidance Research has been established to build an evidence-base The Guidance Act (Denmark)

 Includes:  Graduate guarantee programs  Subsidies and supports for entrepreneurs  Graduate databases  Graduate access to income support  Work experiences (internships) Post-Graduation Strategies

 Includes:  Wage subsidies and subsidies to accommodate apprentices  Employer partnerships with education  Outreach to employers to participate in early and post-graduation programs Demand-Side Strategies

 Strategy keep highly educated graduates in their home rural communities  Connect students to work commensurate with their education  Focus on increasing the competitiveness of SMEs  Program has 2 month career development training and 6 months of job training with a local employer  Wage subsidies/participant allowances are provided  Employers have moved from tentative participation to full engagement in 3 years. Innovation Assistant (Finland)

 Policies and programs aimed at supporting equity group PINEs who tend to be overrepresented in this group of youth Diversity Strategies

 8 recommendations in the report  #1 – The need for National School-to- Work Transition Strategy What is Needed?

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