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New Models for Engagement - Connecting People, Employers and Jobs
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Toronto is at the centre of one of the fastest growing economic regions in North America. It is an attractive city for new immigrants, as well as to youth from rural areas in search of better employment opportunities. However, Toronto's job market is in transition, changing from a centre for manufacturing to a region providing quality, innovative services in the financial, hospitality, education, health and administrative areas. Toronto is also one of the centres for the information and culture industries.
As the market changes, how can employers find the people they need and who exactly is it that they are looking for? What are the key industries that will be growing in the future and what skills will those industries require?
The government of Ontario is actively engaged in policy and program development to ensure an efficient match between the demand and supply sides of the labour market. In order for them to be successful, the government needs to engage with employers in an on-going dialogue. Employers also need to have current and appropriate labour market information to help make sound business decisions. This half-day symposium aims to create an ongoing forum for employers and the government to engage and communicate about how to make this happen.
The Hon. Minister John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and Minister of Research and Innovation will be playing a central role at this event, which is presented by the Toronto Workforce Innovation Group (TWIG) and the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI).
Join us on January 28th to contribute your thoughts on critical questions about how to meet the future needs of Ontario's labour market, such as:
What are the core skills and talents you look for in your employees, and what kind of skills will you need in the future? How and where do you find talent you need?
How can the government help the private sector tap into existing talent and ensure that the skills and competencies already present in our workforce will be effectively utilized?
The government has a clear vision of how Ontario can move forward to become North America's leader in the green economy. How will the private sector participate in realizing that vision? Who will work in the jobs created by the Green Energy Act? How will we ensure that the skills of the workforce match the skills and competencies those jobs require?
How will we, in Ontario, work together to reskill and upskill those who were affected by the downturn in the economy?
AGENDA
7:45 – Registration opens in the Wren Room, Delta Chelsea Hotel. Breakfast is served.
8:00 – Welcoming address by Mayor David Miller
8:10 – Opening remarks by the Hon. Minister John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and Minister of Research and Innovation
8:25 – Contextual remarks from the moderator, Anne Sado, President of George Brown College: how can we implement a systemic way of ensuring on-going conversation about labour force development in Toronto?
8:35 - Presentation by TWIG: Labour Market Information
- View presentation by Karen Lior
9:00 -10:00 – Panel presentations
Kevin A. Maynard, Executive Director, Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council
- View presentation by Kevin Maynard
Richard Lyall, President of RESCON
Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, Executive Director, Toronto Financial Services Alliance
- View presentation by Catherine Chandler-Crichlow
Bill Pallett, Sr. VP; People & Quality, Delta Hotels and Resorts
Break
10:15-11;00- table conversations, facilitated to capture for report to Minister Milloy
11:00 – 11:20 – Open discussion
11:20 -11:30 – Conclusion
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