Leadership Candidates: Post Secondary Education

Globalized Economy Dept: As British Columbians, we need to use this moment to consider seriously the kind of society we wish to shape. To this end, we have a right to expect leadership aspirants to present clear and considered strategies for improving the social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being of our province and its citizens, according to Vancouver Sun. Ironically, while there is justified concern about the rate of unemployment, the B.C. government's recently released workforce analysis shows that over the coming decade we will need to fill a million jobs. An ever-growing proportion of these jobs will require post-secondary education and training. With only 650,000 individuals currently in our education system, we clearly have a challenge and the year 2011 marks an unprecedented opportunity for political renewal in B.C., as both of the province's major political parties will choose new leaders. New leadership offers the potential for new ideas. And at a time when economic uncertainty means many British Columbians are worrying about jobs for themselves and prospects for their children, there is a compelling need for sound policy and a vision for the future. What strategies are required to meet this test? One thing is clear. In a globalized economy, new opportunities will increasingly be created through knowledge, creativity and innovation. Thus leadership candidates who wish to position B.C. for those opportunities will need to formulate policies that facilitate and encourage our province's leadership in the new economy. As reported in the news.
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