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Routes TO. Trades: Paving pathways to Skilled Trades in
Toronto’s labour market
Local Labour Force Characteristics
Part 1: Key Employment
Pathways
Routes TO. EmploymentTrends, tips and tools for newcomers
www.routestoemployment.ca
• 10 job sectors• Key facts about the sector• Labour force information (demographic, age
profile, educational attainment)• Sample list of trending jobs
o Entry level, Middle level, Senior level
• List of Educational and Training options• List of Professional Associations• List of Evaluation of credentials
What is included
What is included• INSERT MULTIMEDIA DEMO
A new on line tool
Part 2: Re-emerging labour market pathways,
Skilled Trades
The big picture: Ontario
• The Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates there will be 550 000 workers who won’t be able to find work by 2016
• There will be 1. 5 million skilled job vacancies in 2016 and 2.6 million by 2021
• High tech skills are becoming prerequisite for many jobs
10
Local opportunities: Toronto
(1) Green building initiatives:
o Tower Renewalo Toronto Green Standardso Water Efficiency and Rebate
Programo Eco-roof incentive Programo Toronto Atmospheric Fund
Source: City of Toronto, Building Better Partnerships; Canada Green Skills Building Council-GTA Chapter, Green Building Map
Local opportunities: Toronto
(2) Metrolinx Expansion
Source: Metrolinx, Mobility hubs
Local opportunities: Toronto
(3) TTC Expansion, Toronto-York Subway Expansion
o Downsview-Wilson Heightso Downsview-Sheppardo Keele-Fincho York Universityo Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Source: TTC, Construction Activity Map
Construction trades in demand
• Carpenters• Ironworkers • Millwrights• Industrial mechanics• Electricians • Plumbers• Sheet metal workers• Pipefitters• Welders
Real value in Skilled Trades?
MYTHS REALITY
•Skilled trade jobs are not creative
•Skilled trades jobs are not important
•Skilled trades is no place for a woman
•Skilled trades jobs for students who do not excel in academics
• Build, design fix and create –the new motto for trades people
• The foundation, infrastructure and operation of the communities are dependent on the skilled trades
• 97% of skilled trades jobs are full time. Women represent 50% of the workforce and need to focus on job demand
• Intelligence and aptitude are essential components of working in those careers
85% to 95% Of trade school grads working within 6 months
319 000 Construction jobs that will be need filling in the next
decade
Paradox?
•12.1% Trade certificat
e
•25.9%University degree
Part 3: Mapping ‘Routes TO. Trades’
• Job description• Main duties• Testimonials• Common Job
Titles• Wages and
Benefits• Requirements• Occupational
outlook
Routes TO. Trades: What is included
• Insert multimedia
Routes TO. Trades: How to navigate
Routes TO. Trades: Promising job hunting practices
Learn about the local economy & building initatives
Make strategic employment decisions
Utilize appropriate employment & community services to bridge the training/skills gap
For more Labour market informationwww.workforceinnovation.cawww.routestoemployment.ca
www.routestotrades.ca
215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 350Toronto, ON M5T 2C7Phone: 416 934 1653
Fax: 416 934 1653
Thank You