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Milton Canadian Champion | Thursday, April 5,2018 | insidehalton.com / Business in Milton Soft skills to rule future jobs Over the next decade, the job mar- ket,is going to change dramatically. Old jobs will disappear because of the rise of automatjon and hew ones will arise from new technologies. This change has already begun in Canada, with .experts pointing to the "quiet crisis" currently affecting our young people that makes it increasingly difficult for them to find meaningful work. According to RBC Economics, these changes have led to a growing importance of what were once known as "soft skills." Soft skills are the things we don't learn in school but are invaluable in the real world, including communication, collabo- ration, leadership and problem solving. According to RBC, employers should value these skills as a way of predicting how a potential hire will react to the new realities of the transformed workplace. They should be considered foundational skills instead of a nice bonus. This thinking is part of the company's recently announced 10-year focus on youth employment, in which they've chal- lenged Canadian businesses to make rad TE Ae fundamental changes to their hiring prac- tices. But just as organizations have a lot of work to do, we should also be preparing - our youhg people for the future of work. So how can. our youth build their foun- dational skills early and prepare them- selves for the coming changes? The major way is to get out into a work environment. Volunteering at charitable organizations, for example, doesn't just look good on a resume. These experi- 'ences also bring people from different backgrounds to work together in situa- tions that are constantly changing. That makes them the perfect place to develop these foundational skills. The WE Schools program is also a great educational resource to learn foun- dational skills, offering students the chance to pick up the abilities they need to excel in the workplace. Based on the realities of the future job market, these skills don't just make up the foundation for a good hire. They can also make je hi foundation for a life- long career. "APRIL 13 & 14! ENJOY FOOD & DRINKS SPECIALS INCLUDING: DOMESTIC PINTS- $4.99, BOTTLES OF HOUSE WINE- $15.99 & BAR RAIL SHOTS- $3.99 FRIDAY - ITALIAN BUFFET $17.95 (KIDS EAT FREE) Magician Scott Dietrich reacts during his performance at last year's City Parent Spring Family Show. The event returns to Milton Sports Centre on Saturday, April 14. Photo by Jayson Mills/Metroland file photo Free event has everything for families Magic, music and critters are among the attractions at_ the City Parent Family Show on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. .to 3 p.m. at Milton Sports Centre. Presented in partnership with The Mil- ton Canadian Champion, this free, fun- filled annual event features live entertain- ment, giveaways and dozens of exhibitors with products and services to share with families. The first 500 visitors receive a free loot bag. The City Parent Family Show iS a chance to explore summer camps, at- tractions, educational opportunities and the popular market place retail space. Celebrate spring at the show that in- cludes the return of magician Scott Di- SATURDAY - COUNTRY STYLE BUFFET $24.95 (ALL YOU CAN EAT PRIME RIB) WoodbineMohawkPark.com A NEW BREED OF EXPERIENCE #BetVWoodbineMP etrich with his interactive magic show that: is guaranteed to bring wonder and laughter. A live reptile show that features amphibians, arachnids, lizards, turtles tortoises, crocodilians and snakes will - be presented by the Reptile Store. Sa fari Niagara's travelling exhibit -"Zooniver- . sity" will add another element of wild to the show along a performance by Mystic Drumz that will showcase eclectic percus: sion instruments sourced from around the globe. Adding to the fun will be face painting by Pockets the Clown. Free show admission is courtesy of Springridge Farm. For details call 905 842-6591 ext. 740708. jo , ; 4 ¥ WOODBINE Tela IN 18