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October 2015

Sustainable Youth Employment Youth employment in Canada is a constant challenge. On average, 14% of Canadian youth aged 15-24 are unemployed. Also, 27% of those who are working are under-employed. There is a “brick wall” that keeps Canadian youth from advancing their career at an early age. This is of particular interest to Aboriginal youth, as the fastest growing youth demographic in Canada.

A recent article in the Huffington Post provided some recommendations for breaking down this “brick wall”, including:

• federal investment in labour market research;

• the enhancement of guidance/career counselling services;

• student participation in co-op education programs at the university and community college level.

Read more here: http://huff.to/1QrDNn1.

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Aboriginal Labour Market Research

The Joint Economic Development Initiative Inc. (JEDI) has partnered with Pabineau and Tobique First Nations to conduct a community skills survey. This is the start of a province-wide effort meant to build employment and training opportunities for New Brunswick Aboriginals in the long term.

Using WorkingWarriors.ca, community members can set up their profile, promote their skills, and manage their information online.

If you would like to learn more or conduct a research project in your community, please contact Mike Hennessey at: mike.hennessey@jedinb.ca.

ABORIGINAL MARKET MONTHLY

Aboriginal Labour Market Newsletter

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October 2015

New Brunswick and the rest of CanadaThe provincial unemployment rate in September was 8.8%, down from 10.1% in August. The national unemployment rate increased to 7.1% as more people participated in the labour market.

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)NBCC recently shared graduation statistics of self-reported Aboriginal students in the past two academic years. Using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, the results continue to show how Aboriginal Peoples in New Brunswick are becoming educated and employable.

Overall, 135 self-reported Aboriginal students graduated from NBCC over the past two years. Areas of study mainly consist of trades training and social services, however business, sciences, arts and culture, and sales and services training was also completed.

While these results provide an indication of Aboriginal success in NBCC, there are limitations to capturing Aboriginal statistics due to the self-reporting process.

To learn more about NBCC, visit their website: www.nbcc.ca.

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Gelu’lg Maw-a-paw

On November 12, 2015, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is hosting a unique and exciting celebration of Aboriginal style and culture. They are proud to join with our First Nations Communities to increase post-secondary education participation for Aboriginal learners.

The gala event will showcase Aboriginal artwork, music, fashion and dance. On arriving at the Delta Fredericton, guests will be greeted by vibrant displays of Aboriginal artwork and have the opportunity to bid on select pieces at a silent auction. Following a formal dinner, guests will enjoy a fashion show by world-renowned designer Angela DeMontigny with music by ECMA-nominated musician Red-Suga’.

All proceeds from the event will support the Aboriginal Bursary Fund established through the NBCC Foundation.

Find our more by visiting: http://bit.ly/1jW5NEG.

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