B2 – Upper Intermediate
The Alberta government is exploring measures to curb immigration, with the hope that reducing the influx of new residents will create more job opportunities for young people in the province.
Officials say this strategy aims to address rising youth unemployment and provide Alberta’s next generation with a stronger foothold in the labor market.
Read this article and watch the video to learn more about the topic.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11433837/alberta-government-immigration-youth-employment
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to reach out to someone” mean? “Alberta’s government is helping to pay $10 of the hourly wage for young people up to 400 hours,” explained Smith. So if you’re looking for staff, do please reach out to them.” Make a sentence with this phrase.
- Define “resume targeting“. “They’re free to access for anyone aged 15 – 24, and provide services that range from resume targeting, interview prep and connecting youth with potential employers.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What does “transferable skill” mean? “Communication, working within a team, those are things they’re actively doing at school, along with transferable skills they’ve learned at home.” Create a sentence with this term.
Discussion Questions:
- How might immigrants and newcomers feel about such a policy?
- Do you think youth unemployment is caused more by a lack of opportunities or by other factors, such as skills or education? Explain your stance.
- In your opinion, should governments prioritize local employment over the benefits brought by immigration? Why or why not?
- How do you think immigrants contribute to the job market, and how might limiting them affect different sectors?
- What’s your opinion on this line from the article “A lack of job experience doesn’t mean a lack of skills.“?