New Brunswick s Youth Workforce Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Youth Opportunities Summit 2017
Presentation Outline Youth profile 2016 stakeholder feedback what we heard Building upon the feedback what we ve done Moving forward Success Story - Self-Employment Benfit (SEB) Program
Youth Profile
Population of Youth Aged 15-24 Canada New Brunswick 4,700,000 120,000 Canadian Youth Population 4,600,000 4,500,000 4,400,000 4,300,000 4,200,000 4,100,000 4,000,000 3,900,000 3,800,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 New Brunswick Youth Population 3,700,000 0 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 4 Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM, Table 051-0001
Proportion of 15-24 year-olds by education attainment level (2016) 35% 30% Canada NB 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 0-8 years Some high school High School Some PSE PSE Cert/Dipl University 5 Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM Table 282-0004
Employment Rates for 15-24 year-olds by education attainment level (2016) 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Canada Employment Rate 0-8 years Some high school High School NB Employment Rate Some PSE PSE Cert/Dipl University Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM Table 282-0004 6
Workforce Exits Over the Next 10 Years (2017-2026) An unprecedented number of people leaving the workforce over the next 10 years 28% 7 Source: Dept. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL)
Total Job Opportunities Over Next 10 Years Job opportunities by major occupational group Art, culture, recreation & sport Natural resources, agriculture & related Manufacturing & utilities Natural & applied sciences Health Education, law and social, community & Trades, transport & equipment operators Management Business, finance & administration Sales & service 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 Source: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) 8
Total Job Opportunities Over Next 10 Years 110,500 total job opportunities from 2017 to 2026 90% of these jobs will require at least a high school education Over 60% will require a post-secondary education 29% 32,508 35,246 32,284 29% 32% 29% 10,526 10% University (*including Management) College or Apprenticeship High School or jobspecific training On the job training Source: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) 9
Ads Posted on NBjobs.ca by Occupational Group Sales & service Business, finance & administration Natural & applied sciences Health Management Education, law and social, Manufacturing & utilities Art, culture, recreation & sport Natural resources, agriculture & Over 30,000 ads posted on NBjobs.ca in 2016 0 4,000 8,000 12,000 Source: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) 10
Ads Posted on NBjobs.ca, by Cognitive/Behavioural Skills Requested Cognitive/Behavioural Skills # Job Ads Detail oriented 7,055 Oral and written communication skills 5,587 Dependability 3,160 Problem solving 2,469 Customer service oriented 2,329 Marketing 2,231 Integrity 2,191 Work independently 2,070 Team-oriented, teamwork 1,853 Self-starting / Self-motivated 1,620 11
Ads Posted on NBjobs.ca, by Technical Skills Requested Technical Skill # Job Ads Bilingual 7,378 Microsoft Office 3,207 Quality Assurance 561 Database software 446 Network management 434 Technical support 431 Customer relationship management 327 Quality control 323 Linux 311 Accounting software 295 12
2016 STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
What are the challenges for youth to access the workforce and entrepreneurship opportunities? Stakeholder feedback from the 2016 summit: 1. Disconnect with the labour market 2. Entrepreneurial mindset and support 3. Disconnect with education 4. Student debt 5. Experiential learning 6. Soft skills training 7. Language as a barrier
BUILDING UPON THE FEEDBACK
Overview: How we addressed the challenges Enhanced linkages between Personal Development & Career Planning (PDCP) curricula and labour market resources. Developed new, innovative products which are accessible through NBjobs.ca Promoted a broad array of programs and services through the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
1. Connecting with the Labour Market Atlantic Career Development Framework for Public Education Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET) Five-year strategic initiative 2016 Full Implementation Career Development curricula Elementary: You and Your World (Anglophone Sector), Formation personnelle et sociale (Francophone Sector) Middle and High School: Personal Development & Career Planning Let s Get Moving with Career Planning presentation as part of PDCP Curricula Chatter High Skills Canada National Competition 17
New, Innovative Labour Market Products Careers Here: Occupational Videos Occupational Infographics Educator s Toolkit Online version of Let s Get Moving with Career Planning (audio narration) Links to Occupational Profiles and other tools Animated Video LMI for Youth Promotional NBjobs.ca Swag Bag with presentations Career Cruising/InspireNB 18
LMI for Youth & Families Let s Get Moving With Career Planning, presentations to Grade 10 Personal Development & Career Planning students. Development of videos animated videos about LMI & career planning, videos that profile in-demand NB occupations (including entrepreneurship). Resources for families as career coaches are under development. 19
2. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Support SEED Entrepreneurship Self-Employment Benefit Your Career Path and Labour Market Information animated video
3. Connecting with Education 10-year education plan: Everyone at their Best Personal Development Career Planning (PDCP) Pond-Deshpande Centre Student Ambassador Program Dept. of Education and Early Childhood Development and NB Multicultural Council collaborating to develop a leadership program for youth
4. Addressing Student Debt SEED Summer Employment Free Tuition Program Tuition Relief for the Middle Class Opportunities NB Youth Bursaries
5. Experiential Learning Youth Employment Fund NB Teen Apprentice Program SEED Summer Employment Self-Employment Benefit
6. Soft Skills Training Academic Upgrading & GED Preparation Classes Workplace Essential Skills Training (WES) Training and Employment Support Services (TESS) Training and Skills Development (TSD)
7. Reducing Language Barriers Language Training Public Library Services Rosetta Stone Employment and Continuous Learning Services Community College Training Second Language Training
Moving forward: coming soon Families & Communities as Career Coaches Mobile Site Mini-Videos Social Media Campaign Careers by Educational Pathway Resources for Job Seekers E.g. Tips for interviews, job search techniques More linkages for Youth Entrepreneurship programs/resources Pond Deshpande Centre expanding the program 26
Success Story Self-Employment Benefit (SEB) Program
Thank you! 28