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network with peers and learn how to grow!
Business Resource Breakfast 2014
• 7 municipalities • 2,600km2
• 90,900 residents • 3,200 businesses • 4 key sectors
Business Resource Breakfast 2014
Welcome
Chris White, Warden
George Bridge, Town of Minto Mayor and Chair of Economic Development Committee
Today’s Agenda
• Welcome and Greetings
• Keynote Speaker, Mr. Ashley Chapman
• Business Panel Info Blast
• Trade show – get to know the people with the resources, face-to-face!
Ashley Chapman RMR Preview
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation
Rose Austin
Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre
Scott Williams
519.826.4701 www.guelphbusiness.com
Guelph-Wellington Business Enterprise Centre
Scott Williams, General Manager
401-42 Wyndham St. N. Guelph, ON N1H 4E6 519.826.4701
[email protected] www.guelphbusiness.com
519.826.4701 www.guelphbusiness.com
Programs & Events
• Workshops & Training
• Mentoring and Custom Packages
• Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program
• Youth Programs
• Networking Events
• Bridges
• Information and free 1 hour consultations
519.826.4701 www.guelphbusiness.com
Alexandra’s Airbrush – Owner Alexandra Cooke
519.826.4701 www.guelphbusiness.com
Alexandra’s Airbrush http://www.alexandrasairbrush.ca/
• Art services business specializing in spray and design with any media on any surface
• Over 20 years experience
• Outgrew home workshop, now has a Retail/Workshop in Palmerston
• Expansion in future to include additional classes and workshops in a second location
Workforce Planning Board
Carol Simpson
County of Wellington – Employment Resource Centre
Mark Granger
Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure and the
Ministry of Research and Innovation
Mary Balfour
Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Rural Affairs
Debra Oliver
November 19, 2014
Wellington County Business Breakfast
Career Education Council
Lori Arsenault
Conestoga College
Brenda Gilmore
Conestoga
College
Trades and
Apprenticeship
Skills Gap: Canada is facing a serious skilled labour shortage
Globe and Mail: Shortage of one million trades people by 2020
Ontario is loosing out on as much as 24.3$ billion in economic activity annually because employers can not find skilled workers.
What is an Apprenticeship ?
•Registered as an apprentice with MTCU and secured an employer sponsor •On-the-job training: 90 percent of apprenticeship training occurs in the workplace under the supervision of skilled tradesperson •Classroom instruction, usually at a post-secondary institution •Apprentices earn while they learn.
Ontario College of Trades
• Regulate persons practicing in skilled trades in Ontario and employers who employ them
• Promote trades and apprenticeship • Establish the scope of practice and
standards for trades • Conduct research in relation to trades • Work with other governments and Minister
of Training, Colleges and Universities on the Interprovincial Red Seal Program
• Make decisions on issues such as compulsory/voluntary certification and apprenticeship ratios
• Collect membership fees to support the functions of OCOT
• Maintain a public register of members
Conestoga College • Full-time Students: 11,000 • Apprenticeship: 4,000 (largest in Ontario) • TDA for more than 30 different trades in the motive power,
service, industrial and construction sectors • Leader in Women in Skilled Trades training since 1977 • Part-time Enrolments: 30,000 +, Alumni: 100,000+ • Close to half of the adults in Waterloo Region (47%) have participated in Conestoga training and education. • Almost 88% of 2013 graduates were employed within six months of graduation. • Yearly, Conestoga graduates contribute more than $1 billion to the local economy • Offer many pathways to apprenticeship: post-secondary, pre-
apprenticeship, up-skilling, and upgrading programs
Trade Sector by Campus
GUELPH CAMPUS
Motive Power Sector
WATERLOO CAMPUS
Construction Sector Service Sector (Hospitality/Culinary)
DOON CAMPUS
Industrial Sector Woodworking
CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS
Industrial Sector
INGERSOLL
Powerline Technician
Apprentice Incentives • Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) OR Non-Red Seal
Apprenticeship Grant = = $1,000 yr. ( 2 yrs.) • Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) = $2,000 • EI (if eligible) for Apprenticeship block in-school training OR Non EI grant = up to $1,500 level • Tradesperson Tool Deduction (Up to $500yr.) • Loans for Tools (Varies depending on sector) • Apprenticeship Scholarship – upgrading to meet eligibility (EOES)
$1,000
Employer Incentives Incentives for Employer sponsors
• Ontario Tax Credit- $10,000/year for 4 years
• Federal Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit- $2,000/year for 2 years
• Employer Apprenticeship Completion Grant- $1,000
• Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus (EOES) - $2,000
• Employment Ontario Employment
Services Placements (Varies)
University of Guelph – Open Ed
Lori Stobbe
University of Guelph – Co-op & Career Services
Janet Brydges
Trent Lane, Building #54,
519-824-4120 ext. 52323
www.recruitguelph.ca
Recruit Guelph
www.recruitguelph.ca 58
Co-operative Education & Career Services
• Online job posting - www.recruitguelph.ca
• Post full-time, part-time, contract, casual & co-op positions • Graduate recruitment - Over 4,000 graduates available each year from over 90 majors
• Increase your brand on campus
• Employer information sessions
• Career & job fairs • Employer networking events
• Co-operative education
www.recruitguelph.ca 59
Co-op at Guelph
• Co-op programs in over 35 majors • Hiring incentives
• Work terms are 4, 8, 12 months (program specific)
• All students complete a minimum of 3 academic semesters before their
first work term
• COOP*1100 - all students take a mandatory course prior to their first job search
www.recruitguelph.ca 60
Recruitment Process
• Recruit Guelph manages job postings, applications, interview scheduling & job offers.
• Co-op & Career Services staff are available at every step of the way to assist with your recruitment needs.
• Interview candidates on campus, at your location, by phone or Skype.
“Just interviewed some great co-op students @UofG. Loved how
@UofGCECS was so accommodating & fit my crazy schedule!”
University of Waterloo
Kirk Patterson
AN OVERVIEW
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Integrates academic studies with work experience
Alternate terms of school with paid work in relevant fields
Students graduate with up to two years of experience
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Largest in the world > > over 18,000 students in more than 140
programs
World class experience >> students work in over 60 countries
Competitive employment process >> not a “placement”
Mandatory career prep programs >> 8 job-skill development
courses
Job performance evaluation >> high incentive to perform well
Critical thinking >> written work report explores the link between
academic study and workplace
Year-round availability of students during three work terms per year
Our 160+ staff members ensure that the co-op hiring process is
smooth and simple
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Jobs are submitted and posted for students to review online
Students apply to jobs and employer reviews applications online
Candidates are chosen and interviews take place in person,
by telephone or by webcam
Employers rank students and students rank the jobs
A computerized algorithm matches students and jobs
Waterloo Undergraduate Enrolment as of September 2013
1,075
2,512
129
6,423
1,480
4,050
2,012
572
979
4,102
717
1,963
2,817
Applied Health Sciences
Arts
Computing & FinancialManagement
Engineering
Environment
Mathematics
Science
Software Engineering
Co-op
Regular
Co-operative Education & Career Action
International 10%
Local, 8,612 57%
Rest of Canada 4%
Rest of Ontario 29%
(within 125 km of Waterloo)
60 countries
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Hire with flexibility – respond quickly to shifting market demands
Harness the innovation and fresh perspective of young minds
Recruit exceptional permanent hires
Improve brand awareness with a young audience
Fill resource growth needs in any area of your organization
Increase productivity and revenue:
“Recent interns/co-op students
brought in $70 million in additional
revenue, providing real value to the
company.”
JOHN PAGANO, Allstate, Waterloo Co-op Employer
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Host an employer information session
Attend our Partners4Employment Career and Job Fairs
Next job fair: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Advertise on campus (newspapers, newsletters, handbooks etc)
Sponsor a student team
Sponsor campus recreation events
Sponsor scholarships and awards
Participate in employer panels
Host an event
https://uwaterloo.ca/hire/build-your-brand-campus
Co-operative Education & Career Action
1. Fill out the online job registration form
2. Your job is posted online and talented students apply
3. Review résumés online
4. Interview students through your preferred method:
At our hiring centre, by phone, or via Skype
5. Select your desired candidate(s)
6. You’ll be notified of the results
THE PROCESS:
Web: uwaterloo.ca/hire
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-877-928-4473
Co-operative Education & Career Action
Humber College – Orangeville Campus
Joe Andrews
Orangeville Campus Wellington Business Resource Breakfast NOVEMBER 19TH, 2014
Orangeville Campus
• Humber College Orangeville Campus
• Commitment to Orangeville
• Campus Plans
Orangeville
Campus
Orangeville Campus Development
• Humber Orangeville was conceived in 2004 and launched a
temporary campus operation in the fall 2007 at the Alder
Street Recreation Complex.
• Full-time programming has varied based on the needs of
the community it serves. A New Vision created for
Orangeville Campus 2014 and beyond (a scalable
approach to sustainability) 600+ students
• Humber will focus on Community Services and Lifestyle
Management programming.
Orangeville
Campus
Under the Pillars of Humber’s Strategic Plan 2013 - 2018
• The Orangeville Campus provides an exceptional
student experience for a growing diverse student body.
• The Campus has developed exceptional and essential
linkages with industry and key external stakeholders.
• And lastly, since 2006 the Orangeville Campus has
creative and very unique connections with education
and community partners.
Orangeville
Campus
Orangeville Campus Development
• Expand Dual-Credit program offerings (currently 150
students are integrated in both the fall and winter semesters)
• Expansion of Continuing Education offerings aligned to the
needs of the community
• Education counselling and academic testing / support
• Significant investment in the current delivery facility
eg. First floor Fitness space
• Proposed expansion at Alder
Alder Complex proposed Humber expansion
Phased build – proposed Gym
Golden Triangle Angelnet
Robert Douglas
• GTAN is a not-for-profit corporation operating under the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Angel Network Program.
• It is a members-only organization comprised of Angel investors seeking investment opportunities in promising, early-stage businesses.
• The Golden Triangle area (Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford and
Brantford), is one of the top five growth areas in Ontario
• Committed to accelerating economic growth
• GTAN helps build prosperity by: • investing in, and • actively supporting the vision of early-stage companies • facilitating learning, networking, and
growth in our region
• Traditionally, early-stage capital from “solo” Angel investors
• Investors benefit from having access to other like-minded individuals through a more formal Angel network, like GTAN.
Since 2009, GTAN Angels have:
• Completed 60 investment transactions • With 46 companies • Injecting over $40 million into the early
- stage companies • And created or retained 750 jobs
Golden Triangle Angel Network 19 Thorne Street, Suite 306 Cambridge, ON N1R 1S3 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 519.740.8500
www.gtan.ca
Innovation Guelph
James Doran
Regional Innovation Centres
Accelerator Process
Ideas 100
Globally Competitive
SMEs Researchers Students Entrepreneurs Innovators Citizens
Startups Small Companies SMEs
Referral Channels
Pre-revenue <$1M $1M+ $3M+ $5M+
30 + Regional Alliance Partners
10 Business Support Organizations working together to grow the next generation of businesses for Guelph and Wellington County
PHASE TWO Under
Construction
Launch it Minto
Belinda Graham-Wick/Karisa Downey
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Vincent Yang
MITACS
Tracey Weiler
County of Wellington Economic Development
Jana Reichert
www.wellingtonmeansbusiness.ca “Wellington In Business News” e-news
Some of our Wellington Economic Development Projects: • Sector Investment Profiles – why invest in Wellington (Feb 2015) • Wellington business photography project • Accelerated Rural Transportation • Stay Sharp! Business Training Workshop Series • Wellington Business Resource Map (email to receive your copy!)
Thank you for coming!
• Carolyn O’Donnell, Barb Jones, Christina Mann
• County Council
• Wellington Municipal Economic Development Group members
• Everyone who helped spread the word! (92.9 The Grand, Wellington Advertiser, Wightman Telecom)
Special thanks to……
Thank you for coming!
Jana Reichert BA, MSc Economic Development Officer
County of Wellington Administration Centre
74 Woolwich Street Guelph, ON
N1H 3T9 Tel: (519) 837.2600 ext. 2525
