A weaker economy and rising costs are leaving little room for small businesses to hire and train inexperienced youth, a new report suggests.
While small businesses remain the “training ground” for many young people entering the workforce, a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small businesses are facing challenges from weak demand and rising payroll costs.
That’s leaving many business owners with fewer resources to hire and train young workers.
“For many small businesses, taking a chance on someone with no experience, especially when training requires considerable time and effort, is simply not feasible in the current climate,” the report said….