New Models for Engagement – Connecting People, Employers and Jobs

OACC recently found out about this event from a member and encourages you to consider attending. It may be beneficial to your college.

DATE: January 28, 2010 TIME: 7:45 to 11:30 a.m. PLACE: Delta Chelsea Hotel Toronto

COST: $99 for Canadian Urban Institute Members, $125 non members

SPEAKERS: Hon. John Milloy, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. David Miller, Mayor of Toronto

REGISTER: To register, click here and for more information, click here.

DETAILS:

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).

Note- The Ontario Association of Career Colleges does not endorse any events posted on this blog. We simply act as a conduit in sharing information. If you have an event you would like to share with members, please e-mail kristas@oacc.on.ca.

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will be at the Toronto Board of Trade on January 19 for a discussion on “Building the First Nations Economy” from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

First Nations are focused on education as the key to economic, social and personal wellbeing. Education will also enhance the development of sustainable, environmentally viable individual and community-based business opportunities.

Join National Chief Atleo for an insightful discussion on:

• The First Nations’ vision of economic self-sufficiency and business partnerships
• The need for Indigenous people to take a leadership role in balancing development opportunities and environmental conservation
• Why economic issues facing First Nations impact all Canadians

Tickets are $65 for Toronto Board of Trade members and $85 for non members. For more information or to register online, click here.

The Ontario Association of Career Colleges does not endorse any events posted on this blog but rather acts as a conduit in sharing information that may be of interest to members. If you have an event that you would like to share with OACC members, please e-mail kristas@oacc.on.ca with details.

The Blue Mountain Resort, Photo by Qinn

The event will be held at the beautiful Village Blue Mountain Conference Centre in Collingwood on April 21, 22 and 23.

The details of this year’s conference are still under construction – and that’s where YOU come in. What would bring you to this year’s OACC Conference?

Administrative Assistant April Chato prepared a variety of questions to assist you in giving feedback. Please consider and respond – by sending an e-mail (aprilchato@oacc.on.ca) or providing a comment below.

1. What kind of workshop topics would you like to see at the conference?

2. Is there a specific topic that you would like the key note speaker to focus on?

3. Do you have the contact information of a key note speaker you would like to recommend?

4. What government or ministry issues would you like addressed at the conference?

5. Please provide the names (with contact information) of two suppliers that you would like to see as exhibitors and/or sponsors at the conference.

And, now for the fun part…

6. Given the opportunity to participate in a group activity Friday after the formal conference conclusion, what would interest you? (Golf, Scandinavian spa, historical tours, scenic caving, the possibilities are endless and we’re open to suggestions…)