Using AI to Increase Diversity in the Talent Pool

Canada is having a youth unemployment crisis that has only worsened post-COVID. At the same time, an untapped pool of young, diverse talent exists to fill entry-level positions. However, difficulties arise when trying to match youth with employers. In particular, youth have indicated that job postings can be unfamiliar or intimidating and ask for unrealistic experience or credentials, which can deter them from applying. This project aims to help solve this problem by testing whether an AI tool that helps employers identify areas of the job posting that can become more youth-inclusive while also providing suggested changes can create change by increasing the diversity of hiring in entry level positions. This project will help CivicAction in their mandate to help solve the youth unemployment crisis.

Faculty Supervisor:

Elizabeth Dhuey

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Partner:

CivicAction Leadership Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

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