By John Kershaw, President of C21 Canada and the former Deputy Minister of Education for New Brunswick.
Canada has one of the best public education systems in the world. Why, then, do we have a skills gap issue in this country? And what is the relevance for WGSI‘s upcoming Equinox Summit: Learning 2030?
In its most recent budget, Canada’s federal government targeted the skills gap. It is also a growing concern for organizations such as the Canadian Chambers of Commerce and the Canadian Council of Chief Executives.
Canadians’ ability to address the issue will determine our place in the global marketplace and our role in resolving some of the social and environmental challenges facing our planet.
Despite its growing public profile, few fully understand the nature and scope of the issue.
As Learning 2030 gets ready to convene a global group of young learners and future leaders, here are some thoughts to provoke their thinking.
