Invest North Fraser an economic initiative of Maple Ridge, Mission & Pitt Meadows Marlyn Graziano, Kwantlen Polytechnic University Chair – North Fraser Education Task Force; Chair, North Fraser Labour Market Steering committee North Fraser Education Task Force Update November 4, 2014

Encouraging a robust economy “The ultimate aim of The BC Jobs Plan is to create a climate that encourages a robust economy in which the private sector can thrive” Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of BC North Fraser communities forecast doubling of population, jobs & businesses by 2040 Through BC Jobs Plan pilot we have identified key sector job creation projects North Fraser Business Innovation Accelerator & businessSTART helping achieve these goals

North Fraser Education Task Force Task Force (ETF) formed to advance strategic priorities. Goals / Activities: – Establish Terms of Reference – Hold economic forum to reconnect with Invest North Fraser 2010 Education Forum participants and update them on BC Jobs Plan post secondary – related projects – Secure funding from Social Development. BCIT project manager for Labour Market study with key sectors, industry, universities and others

momentum & connections Minister Amrik Virk met with North Fraser Education Task Force in June 2014 at Meadowridge Marlyn Graziano, Chair ETF Amrik Virk, Minister Advanced Ed Jan Unwin, Supr. Graduation & Student Transitions Ministries of Ed & Advanced Ed Marc Dalton, MLA

Provincial funding elements: Education Forum 100+ delegates from Industry, Business, Education & Government $110,900 grant announcement - Education Forum & Labour Market Secured $5,000 in sponsorship from industry / business for Forum Labour Market Research Steering Committee Marlyn Graziano, Chair Sandy Blue, Coordinator Veronica Madore, Project Manager At large: Brenda Fernie, Lori Graham & Stacey Crawford Secretary: Allison Jack

background: 2014: Education Task Force achievements: held Education Forum, received Provincial funding, Steering Committee formed, Labour Market research RFP issued, received 5 well- qualified responses, Malatest Market Research selected, monthly progress reports to Province 2013: Education Task Force formed. Initial meeting held, Terms of Reference established 2012 / 2013: North Fraser partners continue focus on BC Jobs Plan priorities 2011 – BC Jobs Plan pilot: Strengthened relationships w/ key industry & post secondary; identified priority projects 2010 – Education Forum: this initiative was basis for our selection as BC Jobs Plan pilot

Research deliverables: By December 2014 Malatest will deliver: Labour demand by key occupational families; Assessment of Education & Training; requirements; Identification of key attraction elements Recommendation / report / presentations Principal: Rob Malatest, BA, MA, CRP, CE Victoria, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax

Some preliminary survey results: 63% of the businesses surveyed think their business will expand in the next 5 years. 66% of the businesses surveyed believe that their workforce will increase between now and % of the businesses surveyed do not feel that there is an adequate supply of skilled workers in the region 35% of the businesses surveyed do not believe that qualified workers are willing to relocate to the region More to come….

Ongoing: North Fraser economic partners, ETF members & Steering Committee continue outreach & connections with post- secondary, industry, others: BCIT, SFU, Douglas College, UFV, Kwantlen Polytechnic, UBC, JIBC BCTIA, Skills Canada, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Health sector Ministry of Soc. Dev. & Social Innovation – our project Grant funder

roles / needs / timing: North Fraser Municipalities: ‘welcome host / facilitator / connector’ to achieve long term goals of multi- institutional post secondary Post secondary: Need 5 – 10 year ‘demand’ / Strategy, business case Priority sector industries (Technology, Education, Tourism, Agriculture) ‘ready’ skilled labour pool to fill demand (retirements, succession),Partnerships, models for success Education Task Force (champions, ambassadors, visionaries, connectors)

to achieve success: Continue partnership approach: North Fraser economic partners including Govt of BC BCIT expertise & connections / social development program funding Business community engagement / outreach / support Be strategic: to achieve long term goals Use building-blocks / phasing : BIG IDEA, start small, build over time based on demand / data

Thank you Thank you for your interest in & support of the North Fraser Education Task Force. We appreciate this opportunity to share highlights of our progress with you QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?