In an article for The Conversation, David J Finch (Mount Royal University) and Stephen Murgatroyd (University of Alberta) argue that Canada’s school-to-work system must change to meet today’s needs. Finch and Murgatroyd explain that even with $66B invested annually into colleges and universities, Canada has weak productivity. They argue that as a society, we must ensure that learning from postsecondary institutions prepares students for a lifetime of change. Finch and Murgatroyd offer four skillsets—domain knowledge, domain skills, evergreen knowledge, and evergreen skills—that ensure people can both perform now and adapt for the future. The authors conclude by explaining how educators, governments, employers, and students and job seekers can shift to build on recognized capabilities.
