A new study will help point the way forward for southwestern Albertaâs economic growth. The final results of the Southwest Alberta Regional Skills Study have been released and they show opportunities to enhance skills development throughout the region to support economic growth, particularly during the regionâs COVID-19 economic recovery.
The report highlights opportunities for local municipalities, businesses, economic development organizations and post-secondary education institutes to work together on skills and labour market development.
The study, which was organized by eight community partners and received funding from the partner organizations along with both the provincial and federal governments, took feedback from employers and job seekers across the region to better understand the regionâs labour market strengths and challenges and the skills needed to ensure a strong and vibrant economy well into the future.