What’s up with Work Lately? — Employer Edition
Youthful Cities, in partnership with Tamarack Institute, is investigating how the youth workforce and work ecosystems in Canada have changed after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youthful Cities, in partnership with Tamarack Institute, is investigating how the youth workforce and work ecosystems in Canada have changed after the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are exploring how to make our local economies better suited to youth and employers alike. In the wake of the pandemic’s impact on layoffs, office closures and work shortages, cities lost their energy, and youth lost skills, opportunities, and job experience. Our local economies rely on youthful employment in order to continue to grow and thrive. We’ve already heard from young people on improving workplaces and we’re busy assessing that data to create insights. Now it’s your turn! We want to understand the challenges and opportunities from your perspective as an employer in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tell us what’s happening in your sector, work environment, as well as your thoughts on current career paths and skills.
Your unique insights are crucial for bridging the gap between young job seekers and your workforce development goals.
In just a few minutes, you can:
Your feedback will help shape policies and programs to support thriving, developing workplaces. Let’s build a brighter future for everyone in our local economies!