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Productivity Agenda. ISQ State Conference 26 - 28 August. David Goodwin, Director on the Board Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland. CCIQ. Queensland peak industry body Represents 25,000 businesses
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Productivity Agenda ISQ State Conference 26 - 28 August
David Goodwin, Director on the BoardChamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland
CCIQ • Queensland peak industry body • Represents 25,000 businesses • 3,700 members, 135 local chambers of commerce and 60 trade and professional associations • All industry sectors and regions
Current environment: Economy Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009
Current Environment: Unemployment Queensland unemployment Rate July 1978 - July 2009 (%) Source: DEEWR
Current environment: Population Source: ABS Australian Social Trends cat no. 4102.0
Current Environment: Participation Australia’s overall participation ranking has fallen from 8th to 12th place compared to other OCED countries over the last 16 years
Major Constraints on Business Growth Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009
Skill shortages • Drop in the growth of the working population • Global competition for skilled workers • Rapidly expanding businesses and economy • Impact of production demands on the time available to train • Structural changes within industry sectors
Productivity Agenda • Pre-election commitment of Rudd Government • Based on the 3Ps: Productivity, Participation and Population • Long term objectives • Targets and strategies around education and training: • Youth attainment and transitions • Education Revolution • Literacy and numeracy
What employers are looking for • Right people, right skills, right time • Employability skills • Personal attributes ie. Loyalty, integrity, reliability, motivation, adaptability. • Foundations skills ie. Communication, problem solving, organisation, learning skills • Job readiness • Industry specific skills and qualifications
Transition • Students transitions following school: • 37.4% of students go into industry and work • 34.4% of students enrol in university • Assisting students to transition to all pathways is essential
Roles of Schools • Industry relevant curriculum • Work integrated learning • Mentoring • Career advice • Teachers • Industry and school partnerships
Recommendations • Best practice models • Industry and school partnerships • Industry relevant curriculum and experience • Career information and pathways accurately reflecting opportunities • Interaction with industry organisations
David GoodwinCCIQ Board Director(07) 3842 2244Industry House - 375 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, 4000www.cciq.com.au