Study on Experiential Learning and Pathways to Employment for Canadian Youth

Study on experiential learning and pathways to employment for Canadian youth Supporting university students to succeed Universities Canada’s submission to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities March 2018 Study on experiential learning and pathways. [...] March 2018 to employment for Canadian youth Supporting university students to succeed Introduction As the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad, Universities Canada welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities study on the way in which experiential learning can guide you [...] Key takeaways from this forum include: removing barriers to inclusion to prepare graduates for the workforce of tomorrow; responding through innovative education and experiential learning programs both at home and abroad; and collaborating across all sectors to truly prepare graduates for success. [...] The University of Waterloo pioneered the original co-op model in Canada over 60 years ago, and universities across the country have since expanded their approach to hands-on learning to include co-ops, / 2 Study on experiential learning and pathways. [...] To help our youth navigate the changing nature of work, Universities Canada recommends: • That the government double investment in the SWILP program, thereby engaging more employer partners across sectors and benefiting students across all disciplines in order to meet the 100 per cent target set by BHER; • The creation of a pan-Canadian global education strategy with a target to increase the perce