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3. 3 Key Industry Clusters Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Film & television Fashion/Apparel Food & beverage Tourism Business services Design Financial services

4. 11/8/20154 Source: City of Toronto

5.  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. 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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8. Can we tap into the existing talent? 11/8/20158

9.  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

10.  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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12. 11/8/201512 TWIG is taking steps to re-brand our website

13. 11/8/201513 Toronto Workforce Innovation Group January 2009