Mentoring Plus “It Takes a Village”
An Integrated Strategy for
Social and Economic Opportunities
COLLEGE
OF
CONTINUING EDUCATION
What is the Future of Work and Learning
Work Environment
Global Economy
Soft Skills
Environmental Issues
Information Technology
Societal Issues
Skills Demand
P – 12 School System Post Secondary School
System College/University
Socio-economic Trends
Urban areas as defined by Stats Can: 70% (Halifax, CBRM, Kentville, Truro, New Glasgow as identified by Stats Can)
Visible minorities: 8%
Indigenous: 5%
Disability: 6%
Leave HS in grade 11: 5% (400 to 600)
Don’t meet post-secondary admission requirements: 26.5%
Socio-economic Trends
NSCC students in diploma/multi-year programs not returning
after 1st year: 32%
Maritime students no longer enrolled in a Maritime university
after 1st year: 17%
Degree completion in 4years: 39% (58% in 5 years)
Socio-Economic Environment
Pace of rapid change is increasing • Issues & challenges are more inter-related
- Technology that connects us also isolates us
- Impacts on world of work & future of work
- Challenging to identify secure career paths
- Contributes to mental health issues
Federal Advisory Council on Economic Growth • Significant workforce challenges regarding nature of work & jobs
of the future:
“Canadian workers face a rapidly changing economy, which will have a profound
impact on the nature of work and jobs of the future. To be equipped for this
change, there is a critical need for Canada to rethink our approach to
learning, work, and training. Nearly half of Canadian jobs are at high risk of
being affected by automation over the coming ten to twenty years.”
Atlantic Canada Growth Strategy
• Life-long Learning System: Atlantic Canada life-long learning system that provides people with the skills and capacities to meet current and emerging job skills and to live socially and economically productive lives. Pursue European model for a Charter of Life-long Learning. Recognize and advance micro skills as essential and reinforce the “value proposition” through a stackable credentials system.
Regional & National Population by Age
2014 Total 0 - 14 % 15 - 64 % 65+ %
PEI 146,283 23,228 15.9 96,847 66.1 16,102 17.9
N.S 942,668 132,789 14.1 637,028 68 172,914 18
N.B 753,914 109,924 14.4 505,750 67 138,240 18
Maritimes 1,842,865 265,941 14.4 1,200,000 67.3 337,362 18.3
Canada 35,540,439 5,500,000 15.7
2038 Total 0 - 14 % 15 - 64 % 65+ %
PEI 178,300 25,800 14.5 102,800 58 49,700 28
N.S 934,000 119,900 12.8 525,800 56 288,300 31
N.B 752,500 98,200 13.0 418,900 56 235,400 31
Maritimes 1,864,800 243,900 13.1 1,047,500 56 573,400 31
Canada 43,489,900 10,455,600 24
* Looking For Bootstraps - Economic Development in the Maritimes - Donald J. Savoie
Silver Economy Trends
2001–2009: 67% more Post Career Canadians working
57% of workers age 60 and over would look for a new job
after retiring (CareerBuilders.ca)
30% of new business start–ups are aged 50 + (CIBC)
59% of entrepreneurs are age 50+ (Globe & Mail)
Silver Economy Trends
Post-career individuals want to stay engaged
• Make meaningful impacts on communities & society
− Share acquired knowledge, skills & community understanding to
support social, cultural and economic growth
Health care research flags loneliness as a serious issue
• Impacts physical/mental health & wellbeing
− Volunteering for 2+ hrs/wk. contributes to reduced
feelings of loneliness & onset of dementia
Mentoring Plus Resources
• 1.CARP Nova Scotia • 2. Section of Senior and Retired Doctors of Doctors Nova
Scotia • 3.National Association of Federal Retirees • 4. Federation of Senior Citizens and Pensioners of Nova
Scotia • 5. Nova Scotia Government Retired Employees Association • 6. Regroupement des ainees et aines de la Nouvelle-Ecosse • 7. Retired teachers Organization • 8. Royal Canadian Legion, Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command • 9. Community Links • Boomer Works
Mentors are:
• Experienced people who help in the development of mentees skills and talents.
• Role models who help mentees acquire expertise and knowledge in many areas including personal and the world of work.
Mentor – Mentee Benefits
The Mentee benefits by:
• Building contacts
• Improving their ability to adapt to new situations
• Gain access to different resources
• Develop their skills and knowledge
• Increase their confidence and self – esteem
• Gain a better understanding of their work and cultural environment.
Mentor - Mentee Benefits
Mentoring Plus
Mentoring Plus • Mentorship Plus is an initiative that brings together individuals in the age
range of 55+ with individuals 15+.
• To identify and develop group initiatives that will result in a Learning Plan
leading to a Career Path.
• To achieve theses goals, the following are some suggested initiatives:
Future of Work Conferences
Experiential learning opportunities
Acquiring 21st Century skills such as communication, team work and
adaptability.
Identify initiatives with Public Schools, NSCC, Universities, Mature
Learning programs
Local , regional and national initiatives that support the development
of Learning Plans leading to Career Paths.
• Learning Camps
• The City as a School
• Focus Hope
• Success Maps
• Take Charge of Your Career
• 21st Century Skills
Mentoring Plus
Mentoring: The 1st Step
Mentoring can be the 1st step for many individuals in realizing
their true potential & a new step towards staying engaged for
the post-career population.
Models of Work in the Community
Social Enterprises
Entrepreneurship
Over 20,000 career paths
Others
Mentoring for Youth
Show what is possible
Take CHARGE of Your Career
Create the path
Learn about yourself & what's out there
Development of a Learning Plan
Acquire the necessary knowledge Credentialing
Mentoring Supply & Demand
Supply • Mentoring Plus Resources
− Unions
− Businesses
− Public & private retirement homes
− Military, Police, Fire, Health Professionals, Legal,
− Service Clubs, to mention a few.
− -Group of Nine
− -Boomer Works
Demand • Youth in school
• Young adults
• University & community college early leavers
• Mature learners
How It All Fits
Dalhousie College of
CE
Supply
Community Resources
Demand
Mentoring Plus
Nova Scotia communities involved to date:
• Bridgewater
• Kentville
• Truro
• New Glasgow
• CBRM
• Musquodoboit Harbour
Contact Information
Gordon Michael
Business & Community Engagement
College of Continuing Education
902-580-4588
March 28, 2018