Pathways to skilled trades

Routes TO. Trades: Paving pathways to Skilled Trades in

Toronto’s labour market

Local Labour Force Characteristics

Part 1: Key Employment

Pathways

Routes TO. EmploymentTrends, tips and tools for newcomers

www.routestoemployment.ca

• 10 job sectors• Key facts about the sector• Labour force information (demographic, age

profile, educational attainment)• Sample list of trending jobs

o Entry level, Middle level, Senior level

• List of Educational and Training options• List of Professional Associations• List of Evaluation of credentials

What is included

What is included• INSERT MULTIMEDIA DEMO

A new on line tool

Part 2: Re-emerging labour market pathways,

Skilled Trades

The big picture: Ontario

• The Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates there will be 550 000 workers who won’t be able to find work by 2016

• There will be 1. 5 million skilled job vacancies in 2016 and 2.6 million by 2021

• High tech skills are becoming prerequisite for many jobs

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Local opportunities: Toronto

(1) Green building initiatives:

o Tower Renewalo Toronto Green Standardso Water Efficiency and Rebate

Programo Eco-roof incentive Programo Toronto Atmospheric Fund

Source: City of Toronto, Building Better Partnerships; Canada Green Skills Building Council-GTA Chapter, Green Building Map

Local opportunities: Toronto

(2) Metrolinx Expansion

Source: Metrolinx, Mobility hubs

Local opportunities: Toronto

(3) TTC Expansion, Toronto-York Subway Expansion

o Downsview-Wilson Heightso Downsview-Sheppardo Keele-Fincho York Universityo Vaughan Metropolitan Centre

Source: TTC, Construction Activity Map

Construction trades in demand

• Carpenters• Ironworkers • Millwrights• Industrial mechanics• Electricians • Plumbers• Sheet metal workers• Pipefitters• Welders

Real value in Skilled Trades?

MYTHS REALITY

•Skilled trade jobs are not creative

•Skilled trades jobs are not important

•Skilled trades is no place for a woman

•Skilled trades jobs for students who do not excel in academics

• Build, design fix and create –the new motto for trades people

• The foundation, infrastructure and operation of the communities are dependent on the skilled trades

• 97% of skilled trades jobs are full time. Women represent 50% of the workforce and need to focus on job demand

• Intelligence and aptitude are essential components of working in those careers

85% to 95% Of trade school grads working within 6 months

319 000 Construction jobs that will be need filling in the next

decade

Paradox?

•12.1% Trade certificat

e

•25.9%University degree

Part 3: Mapping ‘Routes TO. Trades’

• Job description• Main duties• Testimonials• Common Job

Titles• Wages and

Benefits• Requirements• Occupational

outlook

Routes TO. Trades: What is included

• Insert multimedia

Routes TO. Trades: How to navigate

Routes TO. Trades: Promising job hunting practices

Learn about the local economy & building initatives

Make strategic employment decisions

Utilize appropriate employment & community services to bridge the training/skills gap

For more Labour market informationwww.workforceinnovation.cawww.routestoemployment.ca

www.routestotrades.ca

215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 350Toronto, ON M5T 2C7Phone: 416 934 1653

Fax: 416 934 1653

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