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Nova Scotia – demographics, literacy and the labour market

Nova Scotia – demographics, literacy and the labour market. Jacques Pelletier Director Labour Market Partnerships February 2007. What is the Issue?. A Skills Shortage is… An inadequate number of workers An inadequate number of workers with the skills necessary to do the job

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Nova Scotia – demographics, literacy and the labour market

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  1. Nova Scotia – demographics, literacy and the labour market Jacques Pelletier Director Labour Market Partnerships February 2007

  2. What is the Issue? A Skills Shortage is… • An inadequate number of workers • An inadequate number of workers with the skills necessary to do the job • An inadequate number of workers (qualified or otherwise) willing to work for wages and working conditions offered

  3. There are two major systemic issues that face Nova Scotia today: • Demographics • Literacy

  4. From 2001 to 2026 Nova Scotia’s total population will decrease by 4%. Seniors population will increase by 70.8%. Primary and secondary school age population will decline by 31.4%. Post-secondary age population will decline by 29.8%. Working age population will decline by 12.5%. Where We Are Going: Base Case Population

  5. Age Distribution of Population: 1971 to 2031 Data based on Statistics Canada estimates and population projections of Economics & Statistics Scenario Source: Nova Scotia Department of Finance, Economics & Statistics Division

  6. Inter-provincial MigrationNova Scotia, 2001/02 to 2005/06 July 1st to June 30th data collection period Data Source: Statistics Canada, Annual Demographic Statistics

  7. Number of people by proficiency level Adult Literacy Over 240,000 residents of Nova Scotia have prose literacy scores below level 3 4.2m 124,000 8.2m 267,000 5.8m 168,000 3.1m 75,000 Source: International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey 2003

  8. Characteristics of people at levels 1 and 2 (population 16-65) Many of those with low literacy skills are working but they are vulnerable. • Level 1 • 75,000 • 56 % male and 42% female • 47% were employed • 14% were unemployed • 39% not in labour force • 67% less than high school • Level 2 • 168,000 • 50% male and 50% female • 58% were employed • 13% were unemployed • 29% not in labour force • 38% less than high school Source: IALSS, 2003

  9. What we are doing

  10. Enough hands • Policy Review – Skills NS framework and Demographics Project • Targeted Marketing • 4R Strategy • Retention, Recruitment, Repatriation, Retraining • Apprenticeship scholarships and financial incentives • Youth Employment Strategy • Targeted Initiative for Older Workers • Strategy for under-employed (Aboriginal, African-Nova Scotian)

  11. Investment in Youth • Options and Opportunities (02) • PACC • Youth Apprenticeship • Provincial Advisory Group • Career Options • Co-op

  12. Skilled Tradespeople • Apprenticeship Essential Skills • Document Use Refresher for Apprentices • PLAR • Business Competencies for Journeypersons

  13. Nova Scotia’s Adults • NSSAL • Older Worker’s Program • Senior, Family Literacy Program • Career Information for Adults

  14. Employers and Industry • Workplace Education • Invest in Youth • Mentor / Coach Program (Apprenticeship) • Smart Business / Employer of Choice • BRE Program

  15. Education and Training Partners • NSCC • Customized Programs • ALP • Collaborative Apprenticeship

  16. Thank You

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