Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: There are many barriers that prevent people from getting a job outside of those already mentioned. Mental illness, addictions, disability, and discrimination based on gender, race, age, or sexual orientation -- these all contribute to an inaccessible job market for many people living in poverty. As one example, the Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that between 70-90 per cent of persons with a serious mental illness are unemployed. It's also important to note that the job market is inaccessible for those who have always been poor and have not had equal access to education, mentorship opportunities, or the networks that often lead to a job. How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty? Tackling the challenge of employment is certainly one piece of the poverty puzzle. But it's just that: one piece. There is no silver bullet. We need an all-hands-on-deck, cross-sectoral approach.