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BC’s labour market information resources

BC’s labour market information resources. Shannon Baskerville ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER – Labour Market & Immigration Division Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. Meeting BC’s Human Capital Needs. BC’s Labour Market Information Advantage.

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BC’s labour market information resources

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  1. BC’s labour market information resources Shannon Baskerville ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER – Labour Market & Immigration Division Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation

  2. Meeting BC’s Human Capital Needs

  3. BC’s Labour Market Information Advantage

  4. Forecasts for future supply, demand and balance of occupations over the next 10 years. • 140 occupations • 7 regions • Annual (or more) updates • Ability to run scenarios Decision makers, Institutions, Career Practitioners & industry

  5. The power of BC’s labour market information EMPOWERS DECISIONS OF ALL USERS: • Employers can use forecasts, by region, to plan for future skills shortages and supply conditions. • Workers and students can make informed career choices that best meet their needs and skills. • Government can align investments in training and skills development with regional opportunities. • Post-secondary institutions can re-calibrate program delivery to meet regional needs. • Immigrants can make informed decisions about where to settle in BC based on job opportunities.

  6. Using BC’s labour market information Some examples…

  7. WorkBC.ca: one-stop shop for BC’s labour market information. • Key resources for employers include: • Human capital projections • Business development information • Info on finding and keeping workers, workplace regulations and workforce adjustments

  8. Interactive Forecast Tool • View supply, demand, unemployment rates etc. by career and region • The map changes as the user navigates through the 10yr forecast timeline Decision makers, Institutions, Career Practitioners & industry

  9. Smartphone Application • Provides information provided by BC Work Futures on careers including: • Pictures or videos of the career • Income • Education and experience requirements • Brief overview description • Stability of the career • Opportunities (job openings) Ages 15-25

  10. Online Video Game • Promote careers which are projected to have labour shortages • Ignite interest and spark enthusiasm for science and trades-based careers • Incorporate a regional economic component Youth 8-12

  11. New Labour Market Information Projects WORK BC TV: A series of short videos featured on an interactive application. Videos will promote LMI products and job shadow in demand careers • Career Cruiser: • Travel to northern regions to promote LMI products and services with an emphasis on in demand careers for that area Job Search: Revitalized job bank with online chats, employer profiles, regional highlights and more! Career Cruiser

  12. Discussion questions: • What labour market information would be most useful to you to help you run your business or organization? • What sources of information have you used to determine if you might face skills shortages in the future?

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