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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Workforce Needs More Training

With economic growth in Canada pegged at only 2 percent and slightly less than that for the province, the Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says training the workforce for new jobs and to replace retirees will be a key goal.

Robert Youden tells CHSJ News educators, the province, and employers need to be on the same page on what skills potential employees need.

He says the Chamber of Commerce is looking to take a more active role in facilitating those kinds of conversations.

He adds despite a high unemployment rate, many small and medium-sized businesses are having a hard time finding qualified employees.

He believes immigration will also be an important way to beef up the workforce.