Statistics Canada compares economic outcomes of STEM-educated immigrants in Canada and the U.S.
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Employability of Fresh Grads Rising
Source: Mint
Among fresh engineers, employability is even higher, says a recent survey.
College Enrolments Rise But Employability Concerns Remain
Source: Mint
Between 2014-15 and 2016-17, gross enrolment ratio improved to 25.2, meaning around 25 of every 100 eligible students are pursuing higher education.
1 in 2 MBAs In India Fails to Land a Job
Source: Economic Times
The MBA programme was once supreme. The last few years, though, have proved to be rough.
Modi Making Moves to Pull Engineering Back From Brink
Source: The Economic Times
After a slew of recent reports on employability of Indian engineers, the govt is finally making an effort to mend things.
New Study Examines ON Employers’ Views on International Students
Source: York University via Academica
Employers in Ontario might be more willing to hire international students if they are confident about the support governments and universities might offer them, according to a new study by researchers at York University. Titled “International students as ideal immigrants: Ontario employers’ perspective,” the report notes that confusion around immigration and work regulations can be a significant barrier to employers when it comes to hiring international students and graduates. The report also found that while employers had a high level of confidence in international students’ hard skills, they were concerned about a lack of communication skills and extracurricular engagement. The report offers a series of recommendations that governments and institutions might follow to address these concerns and others.
Immigrant Employment Projects Get Funding from MB, Canada
Source: Canada News Release via Academica | Aug 21, 2014
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have teamed up to provide $1.1 M to Employment Solutions for Immigrants for 2 projects designed to help immigrant youth reduce barriers to employment. The first project will help 120 immigrant youth gain life and employability skills through workshops and work placements. The second project will provide 20 immigrant youth with job placements in high-demand fields such as manufacturing, transportation, and health care services. “These programs offer newcomer youth with a much better chance of entering the Canadian workplace, not only with enhanced preparation and increased confidence, but also in a field and at a job level that is on a par with their existing skills and experience. In short, these programs set up newcomer youth for career success,” said Executive Director of Employment Solutions for Immigrants Loraine M Nyokong.
Saab’s education initiative to increase employment opportunities
Source: The Hindu Business Line via PwC – EdLive
Saab India announced an employability enhancement and skill development programme for the Indian College Engineering students. Termed the ‘Diploma Employment Enhancement Program (DEEP)’, it is designed to bridge the gap between industry’s requirements and technical education. The first pilot classes in collaboration with the Indian Technical Institutes will start in December. Saab India, the Indian subsidiary of the Swedish-headquartered defence and security company, has initiated a skills training programme at institutes in Gudivada and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. The six-month programme is designed to help engineering students learn and hone the right mix of technical and soft skills while they are still in college.