$64.1 billion(30) was invested by all levels of government in Canada in the past year on primary, secondary and post-secondary education. Too many students are floundering or unsure why they are learning what they are learning. Many more cannot decide what programs they should be in. Many change programs, underachieve or drop out. Some extend their education because they are reluctant to move on. Most students do not fully understand the diversity of work roles for which the academic and technical skills they are acquiring are suitable. Not enough students are acquiring and mastering the skills of personal management, work and learning exploration, and career management they will need to complement their academic skills in becoming self-reliant career managers beyond graduation. Effective career management programs would help youth develop these skills and gain greater focus and direction. While we might hope to do better, even a 1 percent increase in efficiencies though having more students learning what they are motivated to learn translates to potential savings of $600 million annually.
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