The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) From Information to Integration October st Century Learning Conference 2011

What are Sector Councils? Industry-led partnership organizations Addressing skills development and labour market issues in key sectors of the economy United voice of employers, workers, labour unions, governments, educators, professional associations and other stakeholders Partnership approach with governments, education and industry.

Global marketplace Shifts in the economy Layoffs during recession Shortages re-appearing Aging workers Changing demographics Technological change Transitioning displaced workers What are Some of the Issues?

TASC members address common issues together: Immigration and Internationally Trained Workers Aboriginal Engagement Labour Market Information Standards, certification and mobility Working with K-12 education systems (career information) Working with post-secondary systems Workplace education and training Common Goals & Priorities

Some Sector Council Solutions Supports and initiatives –Developing occupational standards –Career awareness tools and information for young people and other targeted populations –Workshops and resources for employers –Pre-immigration career preparation –Building awareness of immigrant integration –Initiating Aboriginal engagement

Industry – Education Partnership Education/Sector Council Partnerships Project (ESCPP) A Pilot project to partner sector councils and their employer networks with selected schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Four year project just wrapped up Focus on: experiential learning, industry relevant essential skills, apprenticeship planning, school-to- work transitions

TASC Working Group on Education National sector councils interested to work with education across Canada Explore how sector council resources, labour market information and connections to employers could support educators and students Support student’s exposure to a wide variety of industries, occupations and the skills needed Enhance connections between classroom learning and how this skills and knowledge are applied in the workplace

Resources Provided by Sector Councils Essential skills development tools Labour market information Occupational standards Industry-recognized certification Career information Learning activities Guiding Circles program Linkages with employers

How it Worked TASC’s Working Group on Education was the advisory committee for the pilot project with the TDSB The lessons learned from the pilot, the partnership networks, learning activities, experiential opportunities, certification opportunities, etc., provide a foundation to build on

One Council’s Experience: ICTC Focus on Information Technology (FIT): 21 st Century Learning

Working Together to Help Students Become Successful, Digital, Global Citizens

The most important thing we learned was that we were not developing a program but developing a FIT community through collaboration and sharing. Working Together to Help Students Become Successful, Digital, Global Citizens

A Joint Council Experience: Supply Chain and Auto Repair/Service The Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council & CARS Council and their experience as part of an Industry Partnership Network (IPN) Key Partners = Educators + Sector Councils + Industry

ESCPP Bottom Line Greater student success Better prepared employees

Linking with Sector Councils Learn more about the sector councils initiatives that are relevant to the skills and experience of the students and/or clients you’re working with Utilize sector council career resources Bookmark the websites for reference Approach a sector council to partner on projects of mutual interest Let’s discuss ways to collaborate!

The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) The Alliance of Sector Councils 151 Slater Street, Suite 608 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H │