This is very common in Canada and the United States too. We regularly hear companies saying they can't hire good talent, while candidates say they can't find an

This is very common in Canada and the United States too. We regularly hear companies saying they can't hire good talent, while candidates say they can't find anyone willing to hire people without multiple years of experience. It happens a lot in the trades too, not just software development. Part of the call to action is to spend the time to hire and train juniors instead of just looking for ready-to-go seniors. It provides the employer with a larger pool of talent at lower cost, an ability to shape their skills and practices early on, and helps the entire industry grow.