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FOCUS IT/FOCUS TI

In response to the disengagement crisis in traditional learning, this program aims to equip learners with essential 21st-century skills through a focus on ICT education. By addressing the shortage of ICT workers and promoting innovative teaching methods, it prepares students for successful careers in a digital economy. The core curriculum includes project-based learning, technical proficiency, and entrepreneurship aptitude, aligning with industry demands. With a focus on personalized learning and practical skills development, this initiative empowers the next generation of creative and adaptive thinkers.

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FOCUS IT/FOCUS TI

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  1. FOCUS IT/FOCUS TI Innovative Teaching, Real Learning

  2. 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

  3. Educational Crisis Disengagement crisis among learners from traditional learning & teaching modules “The majority of students in the upper grades are not intellectually engagedin the classroom.” Source: C21 Canada. “C21 Presents: Shifting Minds. A 21st century vision of public education for Canada.” May 2012.

  4. Canada’s Future Multi-literate, creative and innovative people are the drivers of the 21st Century Reinvigorating the Canadian educational system impacts economic, social, environmental and financial aspirations of Canadians Source: C21 Canada. “C21 Presents: Shifting Minds. A 21st century vision of public education for Canada.” May 2012.

  5. The Situation • By 2016, Canada will need more than 106,000ICT 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

  6. How This Affects Business • 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 hiresare 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

  7. 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

  8. 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 educatedworkforce • Centre of expertise in ICT research and labour market intelligence, policy development, and program management • Networkof industry, education& government: • Develop Canada’s future skilled and innovative talent • Empower industries to maintain a competitive advantage in a global market

  9. 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

  10. Why FIT Works

  11. Introducing

  12. Changing ICT Needs • Growing Needs: • ICT, Soft-skills & 21st Century Skills • Hybrid ICT & Technical Skills • Declining Needs: • General Application Skills • ICT Technical Capabilities

  13. Why FIT? Top Ten in-demand ICT Jobs in Canada: Business Systems Analyst Software Programmer/Developer Technical Support Analyst Graphic Designer Computer Network Technician Software Engineer Information System Manager Multimedia/GUI Developer Electronics Technician Electronics Engineer

  14. ICT Job Outlook “Educationand technology are two of the greatest social equalizers.” “Education helps people improve their economic opportunities, while technology provides access to education.” • Over 700,000 ICT professionals are employed in Canada today • With an unemployment rate of 2.6%, ICT professionals are in high demand

  15. Unemployment Rate ICT Sector Across Canada- August 2012 Source: Statistics Canada August 2012

  16. 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

  17. How FIT Works

  18. General Technical Competencies General Business Competencies Network & Operations Support Concentration Software Design & Development Concentration Interactive Media Concentration Business & Information Analysis Concentration Finding Your FIT

  19. FIT Students • Aware of impacts of technology • Understand the role of ICT in industry • Explore ICT career opportunities • Apply ICT skills to develop solutions

  20. Innovative & Realistic • Learn by seeing, thinking, & doing • Practise FIT skills to make them better prepared for 21st century • Experience through internships or co-ops

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. How You Can Help INFORM INSPIRE INVEST

  24. Why Partner with FIT? • 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 Futureof your Industry: • Opportunity to promote ICT careers • Bridge the gap between youth and employment • Impact workforce of tomorrow today • University & College is too late

  25. Stay Connected Visit: www.ictc-ctic.ca/ www.focusit.ca Contact us: fit-media@ictc-ctic.ca Follow us: @FOCUSITca

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