Jessica Biga-Wadstein
Canada country head at Pearson, focused on lifelong learning, skills verification, and employer-education alignment to support workforce transitions and AI-augmented work.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 47min
Why Canada needs to rethink its skills system for the modern workforce
Valerie Walker, CEO of BeHEARD, builds employer-postsecondary partnerships. Karen Myers, CEO of Blueprint, measures workforce program impact. Jessica Biga-Wadstein, Pearson’s Canada head, focuses on lifelong learning and skills verification. They discuss shortening education-to-work transitions, demand-driven training, employer-aligned credentials, real-time labour market intelligence, and a national skills infrastructure.
Nov 18, 2025 • 45min
How to connect Canada's education system to the needs of a fast-changing economy
In this lively discussion, Jessica Biga-Wadstein from Pearson, Theo Argitis of the Business Council of Canada, and Gabe Miller from Universities Canada tackle Canada's skills gap head-on. They explore the urgent need for aligning education with economy demands through innovative work-integrated learning and micro-credentials. The trio highlights the value of employer-education partnerships and the necessity of fostering adaptability and digital fluency in graduates. Their insights paint a roadmap for bridging the school-to-work transition in a rapidly evolving job market.
