Research – Competency Development and Career Readiness
In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world individuals need more complex competencies, beyond the technical, job-specific skills. A wide range of research studies established an association between noncognitive skills and academic outcomes. Research suggests that investing in the development of non-cognitive factors yields positive educational and employment outcomes.
Research Spotlight: Competency Development
Young people need more than academics in order to succeed in the 21st century. They must have the ability to utilize various skills and attitudes that enable them to complete complex task and work with others. Click image to open PDF. Pathways to Education. (2022)....
Supporting Goal-Setting Development in Adolescence
Summary of findings and recommendations from a longitudinal study of goal-setting and self-regulation by Pathways to Education Canada. Click image to open PDF. Pathways to Education Canada. (2020). Supporting goal-setting development in adolescence. Toronto, ON....
Skills & Competencies for Youth Success in the Workplace
On February 28, 2019, Pathways to Education Canada convened its fifth Community Knowledge Roundtable. This one-day event brought together youth-serving organizations, post-secondary institutions, researchers, policy makers, employers, and young professionals to share...