In my particular area, before we had the financial crisis a few years ago, there was a lot of talk in British Columbia—that's where I'm from—as far as a skills and labour shortage was concerned. Recently a lot of press has been saying this is becoming a pressing issue. There have been a number of reports...that one of the most pressing issues facing executives across the country would seem to be a shortage of skilled labour.
According to a Globe and Mail C-Suite survey, two-thirds of executives say they are having difficulty finding qualified employees, and one-third are saying that labour shortage is getting so severe that it is preventing their company from growing as quickly as it could.
Have you been able to identify, in any of your work or your conversations with those you represent, that today's girls are less or more likely to be interested in a skilled trade?