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3 Key Industry Clusters Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Film & television Fashion/Apparel Food & beverage Tourism Business services Design Financial services
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Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Accommodation and Food Services Health Care Services Finance and Insurance Information and Culture Construction (Specialty Trade Contractors) Manufacturing 11/8/20155
6 Toronto is home to one-sixth of Canada’s labour force. Torontonians are: -ethnically diverse, -multilingual (speaking100+ languages), -highly skilled and well educated.
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Chicago Workforce Board, Chicago, Illinois brings together stakeholders from business, labor, education, government, community-based organizations to develop strategies that address the supply and demand challenges facing Chicago’s workforce. Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania coordinates and oversees local workforce investment initiatives that support the growth of business and the self- sufficiency of residents in the local economy. 11/8/20159
London Skills and Employment Board, London, England creates and oversees the implementation of a long-term strategy for adult skills and employment in London. The Board has significant employer representation. Northern Partnership, Dublin, Ireland brings together local communities, government, business, labour, and elected public officials to create and implement a community action plan. Local Pacts for Employment and Economy, Berlin, Germany establish local networks through Berlin’s 12 districts with the goal of creating employment and training opportunities and supporting local businesses. 11/8/201510
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11/8/ TWIG is taking steps to re-brand our website
11/8/ Toronto Workforce Innovation Group January 2009