What Happens When a Generation Can’t See a Future?

This isn’t about ambition. It’s about real barriers: mental health, indecision and pressure.

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research
and impact

We’re diving into this research to uncover key insights and create real opportunities for the next generation. The future starts here.

These aren’t just stats, they’re warning signs.

  • Youth unemployment in Canada is 12.9% nearly double the national average.

  • 1 in 5 live with a diagnosed mental health disorder.

  • Over 40% say their mental health directly affects career decisions.

  • 57% of youth who need mental health support aren’t getting it.

  • Fear of making the wrong career choice is one of the most serious mental health pressures students face today.

Sources:

  • Youth unemployment rate: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2024

  • Mental health diagnosis in youth: Mental Health Research Canada, 2023

  • Mental health and career decision-making: Mental Health Research Canada, 2023

  • Unmet youth mental health support needs: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey, 2022

Our research explores:

What role does mental health play in career indecision?

And what practical tools could be built to overcome these pressures?

early
contributors

These organizations are helping shape early insights by contributing their perspective and expertise. Their collaboration supports our mission to turn research into real-world tools that make a difference.

Jobify

As an early partner in this research, Jobify is a job board and career platform designed to connect individuals with meaningful opportunities. By integrating research insights, Jobify is shaping the future of career access, ensuring that mental health considerations are embedded in career exploration and professional growth.

Jobify

Pathwai

Pathwai is an AI-powered digital roadmap that connects users’ passions, skills, and aspirations with meaningful career opportunities. As an early research partner, Pathwai is using insights from our work to ensure that future career tools are designed to break down psychological barriers, reduce career anxiety, and guide young people toward success.

Pathwai

get involved

We’re turning insights into tools that help young people move with confidence. Here’s how you can support this work:

Join the Research
Parents and Educators

Understand how mental health shapes student confidence, motivation, and decisions

Students & Job Seekers

Access tools that help you take action without the pressure

Research and Partners

Join us in shaping a future where no one gets left behind

Success Starts with mental wellness
Success Starts with mental wellness
Success Starts with mental wellness
Success Starts with mental wellness
Success Starts with mental wellness
Success Starts with mental wellness

acknowledgement
of research

This initiative builds on existing studies, including research from Future Skills Centre and other experts. We recognize their contributions as we further explore how insights on mental health can be transformed into real-world career solutions.