The Canadian Labour Market and Education

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FOCUS IT/FOCUS TI

Innovative Teaching, Real Learning

www.focusit.ca/www.ictc-ctic.ca

Table of Content

Educational Crisis Canada’s Future Who is ICTC Why FIT Works Introducing FIT Why FIT What is FIT How FIT Works Testimonials


Educational Crisis

Disengagement crisis among learners from traditional learning & teaching modules

“The majority of students in the upper grades are not intellectually engaged in the classroom.”

Source: C21 Canada. “C21 Presents: Shifting Minds. A 21st century vision of public education for Canada.” May 2012.


Canada’s Future

Reinvigorating the Canadian educational system impacts economic, social, environmental and

financial aspirations of Canadians

Multi-literate, creative and innovative people are the drivers of the 21st Century

Source: C21 Canada. “C21 Presents: Shifting Minds. A 21st century vision of public education for Canada.” May 2012.


The Situation

By 2016, Canada will need more than 106,000 ICT workers

Systemic shortage of soft skills Mismatch between capabilities

Youth are not choosing ICT as a career

Not seen as fun, viable or profitable Unaware of the opportunities

available in ICT

Canadian graduates lack the right blend of skills to compete in the digital economy

21st Century Skills


What is ICT?

Source: http://www.tutor2u.net/business/ict/intro_what_is_ict.htm

A constantly evolving term: “All the uses of digital technology that

already exist to help individuals, businesses and organisations use information.”

“ICT covers any product that will store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive information electronically in a digital form.”

Information Communications Technology

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21st Century Skills

What are They: Solve real problems Engage with knowledge that matters Be respected See how subjects are interconnected Learn from and with each other and people in

their community Connect with experts and expertise Have more opportunities for dialogue and

conversation

How to Learn Them: Applied, project-based and interdisciplinary

learning Collaborative learning Inquiry and investigation Technology for learning Demonstration of competence Personalized learning Information access, analysis, synthesis and

the generation of new ideas


The cost of a Bad Hire: Of new hires 46% fail within 18 months Another 45% are only fair to marginal performers That means that 81% of new hires are a disappointment

Associated costs are anywhere between 20% to 200%

Factors contributing to the cost of a bad hire: Less productivity, lost time, cost to recruit and train, employee morale, and negative impact on

client solutions

Source: http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/bad-hires-stats-costs-avoidance-poor-excuses-and-other-thoughts

How This Affects Business

http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/bad-hires-stats-costs-avoidance-poor-excuses-and-other-thoughts


Who is ICTC

The Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC):

Dedicated to ensuring Canada’s ICT sector is made up of a prepared, diverse and highly educated workforce

Centre of expertise in ICT research and labour market intelligence, policy development, and program management

Network of industry, education & government:

Develop Canada’s future skilled and innovative talent

Empower industries to maintain a competitive advantage in a global market


Talent Programs

Women in IT Youth Initiatives

Focus on IT Career Focus

Standards I-ADVANCETM

Career Transitions Bridge Training for

Internationally Educated Professionals

Aboriginal Inclusion


Why FIT Works


Introducing


Changing ICT Needs

Declining Needs: General Application Skills ICT Technical Capabilities

Growing Needs: ICT, Soft-skills & 21st Century Skills Hybrid ICT & Technical Skills


Why FIT?

Top Ten in-demand ICT Jobs in British Columbia:1. Software Engineers2. Electrical and Electronics Engineers3. Computer Network Technicians4. Web Designers and Developers5. Information Systems Business Analysts6. Computer Programmers7. Graphic Designers and Illustrator8. e-Commerce Managers9. Computer and Information System Managers10. User Support Technicians


ICT Job Outlook


British Columbia Trends

“Education and technology are two of the greatest social equalizers. Education helps people improve

their economic opportunities, while technology provides access to education.”*

*Source: Cisco


Technology Trends

118,600 workers employed in BC’s digital economy BC is Canada’s third largest digital economy

employer in Canada, with12% of all workers BC’s ICT field is growing:

ICT sector output of $6.96 billion in 2012 Q3 was $71 million higher than it was in 2011 Q3, signifying a growth of 1%

BC is one of the major digital economy hubs in Canada

British Columbia contributed 11% of the total Canadian ICT output in 2012 Q3

Companies are putting an increasing premium on reaching clients to provide them with innovative and customized solutions

Source: ICTC.

Skills in-demand by employers: Content management system (CMS) Customer relationship management (CRM) Database management Quality assurance SharePoint


Educational Trends

10 Year Employment Outlook: 2007 - 2017

Source: Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. “British Columbia’s Labour Market Future,” November 2009.


Educational Pitfalls

BC has 64,492 high school grads this year and only 44,467 children starting kindergarten

Source: ICTC.

Approximately 40% of students enrolled in colleges have a university degree

Ever widening gap between university and college grads

Theoretical skills vs. practical application

University grads understand theory but not practice

Majority of post-secondary grads don’t have any experience working in an office or professional environment


Hiring New Grads

Source: ICTC.

BC employers are flooded with new grad applicants from Ontario Difficult for SMEs to hire students as they lack the time & resources to

train & mentor Ramp-up time for any new hire: 3-6 months minimum Ramp-up time for a new grad: 6-9 months depending on work

experience/background Preference towards hiring new grads with co-op experience Vancouver employers tend to not recruit new grads due to the difficulty

understanding competency and where they could have impact



BC Job Demand

BC Job DemandOutlook in 14 Core ICT Occupations (across all industries)

Source: ICTC


What is FIT?

FOCUS program for Grades 11 and 12 Delivered through hands-on learning Project- based learning built on teamwork

Increased awareness and understanding along with skill development for an ICT career

Based on learning outcomes validated by business, industry and educators

The core FOCUS program: Developing PC maintenance skills Network Administration technical proficiency Media, Graphics and Communications explorations Employability/essential skills Business/entrepreneurship aptitude Developing work experience skills


How FIT Works


Finding Your FIT

Network & Operations Support Concentration

Interactive Media Concentration

Business & Information Analysis Concentration

Software Design & Development Concentration

General Technical Competencies

General Business Competencies


FIT Students

Aware of impacts of technology Understand the role of ICT in industry Explore ICT career opportunities Apply ICT skills to develop solutions


Innovative & Realistic

Learn by seeing, thinking, & doing Practise FIT skills to make them

better prepared for 21st century Experience through internships or

co-ops


The FIT Advantage

FIT Graduates: Potential advanced standing for

future studies Better prepared to write major ICT

certification exams Valuable career-ready skills Recognized by employers across

Canada


FIT Students Say…

“It was unique – an open learning environment. You learn the academic side, but it’s more about how you manage your time, assess a project and set goals.”

Ryan Clark, FIT Student

“It was really great. FIT gave me a better understanding of what we were learning. I’m building on that now at BCIT.”

Brian Walker, FIT Student


FIT Engages Industry

FIT-IPN: Industry Partnership Network Partnership between industry and education

within the local community

Brings together ingenuity & resources of employers and teachers

FIT-assisted co-ops, internships, & work placements

Delivers hands-on, real-world learning Reach ahead events, workshops &

presentations for FIT community


INFORM

INVEST

INSPIRE

How You Can Help


Impact your Bottom Line: Hire once and hire right Support programs that build employee & graduate skills Get the inside track on skilled employees & graduates

Increase your Brand Loyalty: FIT Website industry profiles and job profiles Product sampling and demonstrations to a targeted youth audience

Enhance your Publicity & Corporate Social Responsibility:

Include your voice in Education Network with local officials and other businesses Reach parents through your industry support Become Socially Responsible with a ROI

Directly Impact the Future of your Industry: Opportunity to promote ICT careers Bridge the gap between youth and employment Impact workforce of tomorrow today University & College is too late

Why Partner with FIT?


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