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Lessons in Learning: Gender differences in career choices: Why girls don't like science
Growing numbers of Canadian women are successfully pursuing post-secondary studies, but there still exists a large gender gap in science-related occupations and a gender-based wage gap. This article explores the factors that affect girls' and women's decision to veer away from science and engineering—factors include parental attitudes, peer pressure and girls’ perceptions of and experiences with science. It also outlines some steps that Canadian parents can take to motivate girls to pursue science-related careers. Go to article »
New RFP for research projects in Aboriginal learning
CCL has issued a request for proposals for applied research projects in Aboriginal learning conducted in Canada. Not-for-profit organizations, community-based organizations, labour organizations and research or academic institutions interested in responding to this RFP may submit their proposals by 4:30 p.m. (PDT), Dec. 3, 2007. More details on RFP »
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