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Economy, Jobs, & CollegePresented by: Charlie Mignault Director of Business Development, Career Services, & Student Recruitment
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
The Current Economic StateEconomic Impact and SLCUnemployment, GDP, Youth Unemployment
SLC Students & The WorkforceJobs SectorsWorkforce Development
Playing A Larger RoleCorporate Community IntegrationFuture Opportunities
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Agenda
We Require Career Ready People
That’s people with exactly the right skills an employer is looking for at the right time. We have to work harder and smarter and develop new skills faster to compete in the new economy. This is why the role of the college has never been more important. Barack Obama
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Current Economic State
The Result
2013 2014 2015
Real GDP Growth .9% 1.2% 1.3%
Ontario 1.2% 1.8% 2.1%
Canada 2.0% 2.1% 1.2%
Population 0.7% 0.6% .07%
Ontario 1.0% 1.1% .9%
Canada 2.5% 3.7% .87%
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Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
A Static Population and Income Challenge
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Kingston and Unemployment Rates
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Kingston and Youth Unemployment
Losing Ground
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Youth Unemployment Improving
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Canada vs Kingston Economic Growth
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Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
St. Lawrence College• Established in 1967• 4 Year Degrees• 2-3 Year Diplomas• 1 Year Certificates• 8,000+ Students• 80+ Programs• 62% of students are over 21 years old• 55% of applicants are non-direct• 45% of applicants are direct
Fast Facts
The New College Demand
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“Up to 50 percent of college students today already have a university degree, or even a postgraduate degree.” -MacLeans
Jobs for College Grads
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Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Job Demand
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Ontario's College Graduate Demand
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Sector Growth in Kingston
Changes in Employment
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Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
College Graduate Jobs by Sector
Skills Shortage
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• 91.6% of employers were satisfied with the quality of the educational preparation.
• 87.2% of SLC graduates found employment within six months of graduation.
• 84.6% of graduates were satisfied with the usefulness of their education in achieving.
• 82.3% of students were satisfied with the overall quality of services, programming and resources available to them.
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Why There Is Demand For Our Graduates
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Civil Engineering
Careers for Graduates in the New Economy
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Digital Marketing Manager/Consultant
Careers for Graduates in the New Economy
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Nursing
Careers for Graduates in the New Economy
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Firefighters
Careers for Graduates in the New Economy
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Health Information Management
Careers for Graduates in the New Economy
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The Big PictureSt. Lawrence College is a key pillar in Kingston's economic development.
Over 800 full and part-time employees
836 million dollars in economic impact in Eastern Ontario
85,000 Alumni
Corporate Community Integration ModelBusiness Development:
Our five workforce development initiatives provide life-long learning partnerships between education and industry offering:
• Technical and soft skills upgrading needed for job retention, advancement and enhanced productivity .
• Workplace safety training that ensures the most up-to-date compliance with provincial regulations.
• Practical upgrade training programs to skilled professionals who are working.
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016
Five Divisions of Development
Corporate Learning & Performance Improvement (CLPI)
Community Youth Programs
Employment Services
Career and Placement Services
SLCWorks
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Corporate Learning and Performance Improvement
CLPI provides programs that support the professional development and skills training needs of business and industry in Central & Eastern Ontario.
Courses are customized short-term training programs which meet business and industry training needs. These professional development or technical training programs are offered onsite, or are held at any one of our three conveniently located campuses.
• Strategic Planning• Change Management• Teams• Conflict and Dispute Resolution
Most Popular Offerings Include
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Community Youth ProgrammingOur Government funded programs for at risk youth focus on developing employability skills for youth with obstacles to workforce entry.
We partner with Service Canada and the Provincial Government to develop training programs that provide essential skills in areas where job demand is strong and where sector growth exists.
• Construction Skills • Small Engine Repair • Bicycle Repair• Heavy Equipment Operator • Apprentice Masonry Skills • Food Service and Culinary Skills • Carpentry Skills • Entrepreneurship• Health and Safety Programs • Horticulture Techniques
Most Popular Training Offerings
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Employment Services
Through our services we offer thousands of job seekers and employers support across Eastern Ontario.
• Access To A Qualified Pool Of Candidates• Online Job Board To Advertise Job Openings • Information & Access To Government Funding • Labour Market Data (Today & Prospective)
• Salary Information• Sector Growth • Demographic Trends
Services Include Training Offerings
Career and Placement ServicesA full range of services and resources are offered to meet the diverse needs of our student population and alumni. Career and Placement Services provides students with:
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We encourage students to take ownership of their career direction early in their college experience and be willing to devote time and energy to conduct career exploration activities, placement experiences and future training and education opportunities.
• Career Readiness Resources • Self-assessments • Workshops• Career Fairs• Mock Interviews and Job Networking
Opportunities• Job Matching and Job Board• Corporate Liaison Services• Personalized Searches for Jobs and
Placement• Contextual Connections Between Students
and Alumni
SLCWorksWe provide Entrepreneurs access to resources they need to succeed – from mentorship, government grants, workshops, labour market intelligence to regional network access.
We have worked with over 150 SMEs and entrepreneurs in 2015 supporting their growth and prosperity. Obsessed with start-ups and regional market development, our team is a key pillar in regional economic development and workforce optimization.
External Community Partners: Queens Masters of Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Launch Lab; Innovation Park
• Grant And Funding Expertise• Meaningful Networking• Talent Pool And Recruitment
Assistance
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What we provide Entrepreneurs
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We invite over 10,000 applicants and families for Fall & Spring Open House
We have incorporated “Trolley” rides for families to explore the City of Kingston
Kingston as the best College Town
College Day
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