Lou Salvino

(NC)—In an increasingly competitive society, where more and more jobs require some sort of diploma or degree, it's never been more important for parents to start talking about post-secondary education with their children.

After all, experts say Canada must take full advantage of a better educated population and a highly qualified workforce if we are to succeed economically and compete in a global economy. Also, a highly skilled workforce fosters innovation, social development and opportunities for individuals to advance in the labour market.

If you have children at home and your dream is to send them to college, university or trade school after they graduate from high school, there are many ways you can start the ball rolling.

Through the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) and the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG), the federal government gives money to parents to start saving now even if college or university is years away.

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