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Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Feb 24, 1992

Page

19

Staying in school pays off says former dropouts

Des recalls dropping out two years ago and finding only low level fast food work until education opened doors. Employment and Immigration Canada data show a high school diploma is essential for most new jobs through 2000, and many firms will not consider applicants without it.

Des Employment and Immigration Canada

Do Yourself a Favor Finish High School and Train

A discussion on job market trends notes low skilled workers like delivery staff and kitchen aides will stay in demand but not earn top pay. It cites executives tradespeople and skilled workers as earning higher salaries. Des, a Kwantlen College student, urges finishing high school and pursuing specialized training, with contact to local Canada Employment Centre for more info.

Des Kwantlen College Lower Mainland Canada

More Education More Money Says The Facts

The piece argues a high school diploma boosts earnings with dropouts earning about 25 percent less. It notes nine of ten fastest growing fields require math and science, higher unemployment for dropouts, and employers seek upskilled workers. It also highlights long workforce years for women and benefits of grade 12 plus postsecondary training.

Self assessment on school life and balance

Readers answer a 12 item quiz about waking thoughts lateness homework and study habits then receive an interpretation. It rates students as outstanding balanced focused or resistant to school with guidance on maintaining balance and focus.

False statements about education and outcomes test

A mixed prompt presents six true false questions about dropout effects and schooling outcomes. It includes garbled appended strings and nonsensical characters after the questions, offering no coherent source facts to cite or summarize.

Reasons to Stay in School Despite Boredom

The piece argues high school schooling pays off with higher earnings, training for better jobs, and lower unemployment. It cites grads earning about $55 weekly more than dropouts, equating to $165,000 over 30 years, and notes over 60 percent of future jobs will require a diploma.

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