Training Helps to Recession-Proof a Career
"We have over 500 CAPS members leading learning sessions across
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"The competition for good jobs is fierce, making it vital for workers to stay in step with developments in their field, and to train for changes ahead, but they're telling us there just isn't time," continued
Today's economy demands increasing skills, yet CAPS members are not seeing any increased participation in adult education or training programs. The observation that adult workers may not be keeping up with training is supported by the Kelly Global Workforce Index. The survey index reports that more than three-quarters of respondents are concerned that their present skills will be outdated by 2014 and they will fail to meet industry standards and their future career needs.
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The odds of receiving employer sponsored education or training is on the decline and employers are coping with the recession by downsizing and minimizing labour costs. CAPS members encourage adult workers to look beyond the recession and make time for training and professional development.
For further information: Jennifer Ayotte, Communications, (902) 209-4704; Shari Bricks, CAPS Chief Executive Officer, (416) 847-3355, [email protected]
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