THE TORONTO TRAINING BOARD
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Information and
Communication
Technology (ICT)
Tourism
Design
Business services
Financial services
Film &
television
Food &
beverage
Fashion/Apparel
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Employment by Sector 2008
11.40%
10.90%
3.20%
46.70%
Office sector
Institutional
Retail
11.30%
Manufacturing
Service
Other
16.40%
Source: City of Toronto
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Professional, Scientific and Technical
Services
Accommodation and Food Services
Health Care Services
Finance and Insurance
Information and Culture
Construction (Specialty Trade Contractors)
Manufacturing
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Toronto is home to one-sixth of Canada’s labour force.
Torontonians are:
-ethnically diverse,
-multilingual (speaking100+ languages),
-highly skilled and well educated.
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Can we prepare a workforce for future labour market demand?
Can we tap into the existing talent?
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Chicago Workforce Board, Chicago, Illinois
brings together stakeholders from business, labor, education,
government, community-based organizations to develop
strategies that address the supply and demand challenges
facing Chicago’s workforce.
Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
coordinates and oversees local workforce investment
initiatives that support the growth of business and the selfsufficiency of residents in the local economy.
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London Skills and Employment Board, London, England
creates and oversees the implementation of a long-term strategy
for adult skills and employment in London. The Board has
significant employer representation.
Northern Partnership, Dublin, Ireland
brings together local communities, government, business,
labour, and elected public officials to create and implement a
community action plan.
Local Pacts for Employment and Economy, Berlin, Germany
establish local networks through Berlin’s 12 districts with the
goal of creating employment and training opportunities and
supporting local businesses.
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