• John Stapleton reminds us to have “‘Vertical Conversation’ – when you’re engaging with people who don’t talk like you, dress like you and may not be the same age.”
  • “We don’t have to look very far to find a story about the power of literacy.” – Rick Wolfe
  • “In order to change, you have to be willing to change yourself, your organization, to stand up and to listen.” – Judy Rebick

People Without Jobs, Jobs Without People

Dr. Rick Miner
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Dr. Rick Miner
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Canada's Labour Market Future

Seneca’s President Emeritus, Dr. Rick Miner, was a special guest speaker and addressed a diverse audience of business, labour, government and literacy practitioners with his presentation People Without Jobs, Jobs Without People - Canada’s Labour Market Future. Dr. Miner’s presentation is an eye-opening introduction into the dire reality of Canada’s labour market. He highlights the consequences to Canada’s economy and to individual success if we continue on our current path where people are unskilled to compete for the jobs of the future. On the brighter side, his presentation is full of solutions geared towards policy-makers, businesses and practitioners.

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