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Community Involvement

Each year the Northwest Training and Adjustment Board involves the communities it serves in a consultation and planning process to identify and address workforce needs resulting in a Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) Report.

This process may include surveys, interviews and community consultations throughout the region to gather local inforamtion. This process is used to:

Identify Local Workforce Trends and Issues

From Census data, Labour Market Bulletins, Sector Council Reports, Labour Market Studies and Trade/Industry Publications.
Analysis is based on provincial and national workforce trends and how they impact local communities and our region as a whole.
Community validation.

Prioritize Needs and Identify Projects to Address Needs

Community input is gathered through various methods to determine local and regional priorities.
Identify new and ongoing projects.
Update region on existing projects.

Establish Partnerships and Work Plans

Partnerships are established with business, educators/trainers, government, industry and service providers, just to name a few.
Clarify partners’ roles and commitment and review expected outcomes.
Develop work plans and set timelines.
Take action.

Provide Accountability

Performance measures.
Action plans.
Reporting and communication to local communities and region.
Updates Required.