Ironic Story of Unemployment in Canada
Of course, in Canada, we no longer have the mandatory age of retirement. So there is nothing wrong with not retiring. Federal politicians even decided to move the retirement age from 65 to 67 in order to buttress the economy and avoid/postpone deficits related to the OAS. Unfortunately, these changes only increase competition for good jobs, increase unemployment for the youth and make it even harder for young adults to get meaningful jobs. Continue reading
YPSWA Conducts Business Training in Ukraine
Young Professionals and Skilled Workers Association (YPSWA) is pleased to announce that it has completed for this year its business training project in Ukraine. YPSWA is especially proud to have worked with Technoterra, a Kharkiv based leader in the sale of new and used auto parts. Technoterra is renowned for its supply chain management and distribution of spare parts throughout Ukraine. Continue reading
Nothing wrong in lobbying for TPP
This piece of news sparked vibrant conversations in some circles of community pundits and leaders. They were uncomfortable with a notion that the government needs to employ lobbying practices or hire professional lobbyists in order to get its message across. Others, however, were more concerned with Canada’s supply management in dairy and poultry industries and how Canada’s participation in the TTP will affect dairy and poultry industries in Ontario, Canada. They claim that it could raise prices of milk and eggs for ordinary Canadians. Yet others suggested that this represents a loss on behalf of lobbyists, who represent dairy and poultry industries in Ontario, for they have failed to forewarn the government of its dislike of the TPP. Continue reading
Preparing More High School Students For Tomorrow’s Jobs
Ontario is helping more high school students find their career passion and prepare for future jobs by expanding its Specialist High Skills Major program. Continue reading
Free Networking Event: Inspire 2012 – June 17, 2012
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YPSWA organized Round Table about International Education
February 13, 2012 – Toronto – The Round Table about international education and how it affects Ontario and Ukraine, successfully engaged three key note speakers: MPP for Etobicoke Centre and former Chair of Toronto District School Board Donna Cansfield, Consul Anton Rybak from the Consulate General of Ukraine and consultant Taras Paslavskyi from Providence Group, a group that specializes in international education. Continue reading
YPSWA supports Summer Ukrainian Language Institute at Lviv Polytechnic University launches its operations this summer.
22/01/2012 – Toronto-Lviv – International Institute of Education, Culture and Relations with the Diaspora (MIOK) at National University “Lviv Polytechnic” and a Canadian consulting firm, Providence Group, which specializes in International Education, signed an agreement to organize a Summer Institute for the Study Ukrainian language “Step to Ukraine” (StU) in Lviv on 7th July 2012 to 28th July 2012. Continue reading
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on International Volunteer Day
YPSWA joins the Prime Minsiter of Canada in congratulating all volunteers, including those who help out YPSWA with its daily activities.
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YPSWA advocates on behalf of young professional women
October 5, 2011 – YPSWA supports the latest initiative by NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, who on October 3, 2011 tabled a bill to protect the rights of young and pregnant professionals or skilled workers, who must leave their jobs to protect their health and health of their children. Continue reading
Prime Minister of Canada Congradulated Young Enterpreurs on Global Entrepreneurship Week
These individuals often work extremely long hours and take significant risks to get their dreams to the marketplace; dreams that are now benefitting all Canadians. YPSWA joins the Prime Minister of Canada in congradulating all entrepreneurs. Continue reading
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