Partnerships/Projects

NTAB’s Partnerships for 2011-2012 Include;

Partnership #1: Small and Medium Business Matrix of Programs & Services

Develop and distribute a matrix of programs and services that support small and medium sized businesses. A Minimum of 100 businesses will receive the matrix. It will also be available online on the NTAB website. Lead: Northwest Training and Adjustment Board.

Partners may include: Economic Development Offices, Community Futures Development Corporations and Government Agencies.

Link to 2011 TOP Report: Trend: Shift in Key Employment Sector – Page 40.

COMPLETED: View SME Matrix

Partnership #2: NWOCareers.ca

Develop a regional employment online portal marketing employment opportunities in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts to youth, new and former residents, immigrants and skilled workers. Lead: Northwest Training and Adjustment Board.

Partners may include: Employment Service Providers, Municipalities and the Physician Recruitment Program.

Link to 2011 TOP Report: Trend: Youth Retention/Attraction – Page 40.

COMPLETED: NWOCareers.ca

Partnership #3: Regional Training Inventory

Develop an inventory of training providers cataloguing diploma and certificate programs and short term courses available in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts. Lead: Northwest Training and Adjustment Board.

Partners may include: Educators, Employers and Municipalities.

Link to 2011 TOP Report: Trend: Higher Education and Essential Skills Requirements by Employers – Page 40.

IN PROGRESS

Partnership #4: Employer Forums

Host employer forums providing an opportunity for service providers to showcase government incentives for hiring and training marginalized workers and how to apply.

Partners may include: Northern Community Development Services, Community Futures Development Corporation, PARO, and Government Agencies.

Link to 2011 TOP Report: Trend: Integrating Those Marginalized from the Workforce Into Jobs – Page 40.