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How to connect Canada's education system to the needs of a fast-changing economy

How to connect Canada's education system to the needs of a fast-changing economy

Update: 2025-11-18
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Jessica Biga-Wadstein, Canada country head for Pearson, Theo Argitis, senior vice president of policy at the Business Council of Canada, and Gabe Miller, president and CEO of Universities Canada, discuss Canada's growing skills gap and how to better connect our education system to the needs of a fast-changing economy. They share practical ideas for bridging that gap through work-integrated learning, micro-credentials, lifelong learning, and stronger partnerships between educators and employers.

 

This episode is presented in partnership with Pearson.

 

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Producer & Editor - Elia Gross

Sean Speer - Host

 

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How to connect Canada's education system to the needs of a fast-changing economy

How to connect Canada's education system to the needs of a fast-changing economy