The transition from school to work for young people is one of the most crucial times of their lives in the labour market. For many, it's their first experience navigating the labour market, making them more susceptible to impacts from economic changes.
Examining youth employment trends can provide early insight into broader labour market shifts, including changes in hiring demand, workforce participation, and industry needs.
The Youth Employment Dashboard brings together several key indicators:
Through interactive visualizations, users can identify patterns and better understand how youth employment is evolving across Canada.
Explore the Youth Employment Dashboard. Gain insights into youth employment conditions across Canada.
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Explore youth employment characteristics, including the employment rate, unemployment rate, participation rate, and the number of youth participating in the labour force.
View job vacancy trends by experience level to understand where employers are hiring and what this may mean for young workers entering the labour market.
Compare the number of available jobs with the number of youth participating in the labour force to identify potential gaps between labour demand and supply.
Examine the number of annual graduates by age group, credential type, and field of study to better understand the flow of new talent entering the labour market.
Learn how to navigate the Youth Employment Dashboard with a quick introduction to its features and how to use them. This guide shows you how to move through the different dashboards, apply filters, adjust views, and interact with charts and data tables. With this walkthrough, explore the data effectively and adjust the dashboard to focus on the information most relevant to you.
