Dream factories : why universities won't solve the youth jobs crisis

Coates, Kenneth 1956- (author.). Morrison, William R. (William Robert), 1942- (author.). Canadian Electronic Library (Firm), (distributor.). Coherent Digital (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: "The "good jobs" of the past are almost gone. Today, many university graduates face unemployment while others face underemployment. Ken Coates and Bill Morrison explore the death of the "good job," and the role that universities have played in the disconnect between career fantasies and realities."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781459733770
ISBN: 9781459733787
Physical Description: 1 electronic text (231 pages)
remote
Computer data.
Publisher: Toronto [Ontario] : Tap Books : [2016]
Distributor: Ottawa, Ontario : Canadian Electronic Library, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.23 Issued as part of the desLibris books collection. Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- 1 The Dream Factories -- 2 Awakening From The Dream -- 3 Out Of Sync -- 4 The Death Of Average -- 5 Unprepared For Work -- 6 Adjusting To Reality -- 7 Strategies For Youth Success -- 8 Confronting The Dream Industry.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Also available in print version.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by Canada Commons.