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New analysis of the costs of dropping out of school

The dropout problem – a $593-million hit to Montreal’s economy

Among the findings of an update to the costs of dropping out of school: a loss of productivity equivalent to $593 million.

This analysis was conducted as part of a new study on school perseverance and work/school balance during a period of labour shortages.

The updated data paint a picture of significant economic and social impacts for both the individual who drops out and society as a whole. They include:

  • a weaker economy
  • increased healthcare costs
  • higher costs related to crime
  • greater inequality among social classes and genders
For more details on the costs of dropping out:

 

View the infographic 

Read the entire text (French only), on pages 39 to 47 of the study.

 

 

New study on labour shortages and graduation rates

Commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and Réseau réussite Montréal, in partnership with the Regroupement des cégeps de Montréal.


Declining enrollment in vocational training, adult general education, and among adults at CEGEP

Signs point to a decline in graduation rates due to the appeal of jobs during a period of labour shortages.

Couverture - Étude Persévérance scolaire et conciliation études-travail : une piste de solution à la pénurie de main-d’œuvreDropping out of school has significant consequences for both the individual and society.

Which makes the findings of this study all the more worrisome. Certain signs point to possible increases in the dropout rate and of unfinished CEGEP diplomas. The cause? Current economic conditions make it very easy to get a job requiring little or no qualifications.

But in the coming years, the number of low-skilled jobs will decline in favour of more highly qualified positions, meaning that young people who leave school or fail to complete later stages of their education will be in a weaker position. By neglecting their education to fill a low-skill job, they may lack the capacity to transition to a more highly qualified position if their job is later eliminated.

One way to encourage young people to graduate, which benefits all of society, is to foster the development of models that allow young people to have jobs while still focusing on their education.

It’s a fascinating read.

Read the study   (French only)

Read the highlights (French only)

What does “reading for pleasure” actually mean?

Title: What does “reading for pleasure” actually mean?

Author: Réseau réussite Montréal

Publisher: Réseau réussite Montréal

Year: 2019

Format: Video

Description

Felix and Rachida are two avid readers… But how did they become readers? This video presents their journey and addresses the main concepts related to the development of the pleasure of reading.

Document: What does “reading for pleasure” actually mean?

Enquête sur les pratiques culturelles au Québec

Titre : Enquête sur les pratiques culturelles au Québec

Auteur : Claudine Audet et al.

Éditeur : Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine

Année : 2009

Format : PDF

Descriptif

” Ce rapport présente les résultats des analyses statistiques de la 6e édition de l’enquête […] sur les pratiques culturelles au Québec [qui est menée] par le ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine depuis 25 ans. Ces enquêtes constituent une importante source d’information qui permet de déceler les grandes tendances des pratiques culturelles et d’en suivre l’évolution.”

Document : Enquête sur les pratiques culturelles au Québec

Bref portrait de la persévérance scolaire et de la réussite éducative à Verdun

Titre : Bref portrait de la persévérance scolaire et de la réussite éducative à Verdun

Auteur : Réseau réussite Montréal

Éditeur : Réseau réussite Montréal

Année : 2017

Format : PDF

Descriptif :

Portrait statistique présentant la situation du quartier de Verdun sur les plans démographique, socioéconomique et scolaire.

Document : Bref portrait de la persévérance scolaire et de la réussite éducative à Verdun

Reading for pleasure: Effective actions to motivate reading in youth aged 10 to 20

Title: Reading for pleasure: Effective actions to motivate reading in youth aged 10 to 20

Author: Centre de transfert pour la réussite éducative du Québec (CTREQ)

Publisher: Réseau des Instances régionales de concertation sur la persévérance scolaire et la réussite éducative du Québec (Quebec network of regional consulting authorities on student retention and educational success)

Year: 2018

Format: PDF

Description

One becomes a better reader by reading. However, regular reading practices tend to decrease among 10-20 year olds.

To foster interest in reading among youth aged 10 to 20, the Réseau des IRC asked the CTREQ (Centre de transfert pour la réussite éducative du Québec) to compile an inventory of proven practices, promising practices, and resources .

Document: Reading for pleasure: Effective actions to motivate reading in youth aged 10 to 20

Survey of Quebecers aged 18–34 who have dropped out, considered dropping out, or re-engaged with school

Title: Survey of Quebecers aged 18–34 who have dropped out, considered dropping out, or re-engaged with school

Author: Léger

Publisher: Léger

Year: 2018

Format: PDF

Description

Survey of Quebecers aged 18–34 who have dropped out, considered dropping out, or re-engaged with school

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Kaléidoscope – Livres jeunesse pour un monde égalitaire

Titre : Kaléidoscope – Livres jeunesse pour un monde égalitaire

Auteur : Centre filles du YWCA Québec

Éditeur : Centre filles du YWCA Québec

Année : s. o.

Format : Site Internet

Descriptif

Le site Kaléidoscope propose des livres pour enfants qui abordent des sujets d’intérêt social, tels que l’égalité entre les sexes, la diversité sexuelle, la diversité culturelle, la diversité familiale, le droit à l’éducation, l’image corporelle et l’immigration.

Document :  Kaléidoscope – Livres jeunesse pour un monde égalitaire

High School Dropout in Proximal Context: The Triggering Role of Stressful Life Events

Titre : High School Dropout in Proximal Context: The Triggering Role of Stressful Life Events

Auteur : Véronique Dupéré, Eric Dion, Tama Leventhal, Isabelle Archambault, Robert Crosnoe et Michel Janosz

Éditeur : Society for Research in Child Development, Inc.

Année : 2017

Format : PDF payant

Descriptif

Cet article, publié dans la revue Child Development, présente les résultats  d’une étude réalisée auprès d’élèves du secondaire, de décrocheurs récents et d’élèves à risque afin de mieux comprendre les éléments déclencheurs qui mènent au décrochage. L’étude révèle que les élèves ayant vécu des situations de stress important sont trois fois plus propices à quitter l’école sans obtenir de diplôme.

Document : High School Dropout in Proximal Context: The Triggering Role of Stressful Life Events

Taking Effective Action on the Determinants of School Perseverance and Educational Success

Title: Taking Effective Action on the Determinants of School Perseverance and Educational Success

Author: Réunir Réussir

Publisher: Réunir Réussir

Year: 2013

Format: PDF

Description

This kit was produced by Réunir Réussir to assist and guide organizations and professionals working to support school perseverance and success among young people. It includes a reference document outlining the principles of effective action, along with a series of practical reference sheets on the determinants of school perseverance. Each sheet places a determinant in context and provides information about current research, links to other documentation, and courses of action.

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