Examining the Rural-Urban Skills Gap in Canada: Insights from the 2012 Longitudinal International Study of Adults

Abstract

Estimates suggest that, by 2031, roughly 70 to 80 percent of all jobs in Canada will require post-secondary training (see Miner, 2010; 2012). Indeed, some argue that we are already seeing substantial skill “mismatches”... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. David Zarifa (Nipissing University)
  2. Brad Seward (Nipissing University)
  3. Roger Pizarro-Milian (Nipissing University)

Topic Area

Youth, Education, and Rural Vitality

Session

SID.40 » The Effects of Uneven Resource Distribution on Youth, Education and Rural Vitality (11:00 - Sunday, 29th July, Pettygrove)