‘Summer Is a Make-or-Break Moment’: Young Ontarians Share Challenges Looking for Work as Seasonal Employment Dwindles

Federal summer jobs site set for 50% jump in users as postings stay steady - National

Demand for summer jobs this year may far outweigh the number of available positions, according to the government of Canada, citing website data reports.

‘Summer is a make-or-break moment’: Young Ontarians share challenges looking for work as seasonal employment dwindles

After applying to dozens of job postings—193 to be exact—Tom Chekan has still not landed a job for the summer.

Young Ontarians share challenges looking for work

After applying to dozens of job postings—193 to be exact—Tom Chekan has still not secured a summer job. So far, the 20-year-old university student reports that he has only landed seven interviews, resulting in a roughly four percent success rate in advancing to the next step. This situation is increasingly common among young Ontarians, as a recent analysis published by ...

– I've tried several times, but they say I'm too young and don't have enough experience, says Miriam Papas (15), a student at Nordbygdo Junior High School.

Why Are Many Young People Struggling to Get Jobs?

For decades, young people were told a simple story, work hard, get an education, and good jobs will follow. That promise rooted in the idea of meritocracy shaped the dreams and decisions of an entire generation. But today, many young people are discovering that the story doesn’t quite hold up anymore. Across the UK and beyond, … The post Why Are Many Young People Struggling to Get Jobs? appeared first on Business Elites Africa.