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READY TO WORK NORTH

Transferable Skills for Entry- level Workers in the NWT

Presentation to Wwestnet Workshop, Integrating Essential Skills into Training Materials

PRESENTATION, May 24, 2006, Wenda Dahl

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Ready to Work North

Based on Transferable Skills Standards Originally Created for the Tourism Sector

Setting the Standard

• What does the employer expect?

Designing and Delivering the Program

• Addressing the need

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Setting the Standard

From Entry-Level Skills to Transferable Skills

Defining Employer’s Expectations

Creating Transferable Skills Standards

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Entry Level Skills, Introduced in 1994

• Reviewed common/core skills in several front-line occupations
• Developed standards to be used in National Youth Internship Program

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Employability Skills, Introduced in 1992, Updated in 2000

“What are employers looking for?”

• Fundamental Skills
• Personal Management Skills
• Teamwork Skills

The Conference Board of Canada Insights You Can Count On

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Employability Skills 2000+

Fundamental Skills

• Communicate
• Manage Information
• Use Numbers
• Think and Solve Problems

Personal Management Skills

• Demonstrate Positive Attitudes and Behaviours
• Be Responsible
• Be Adaptable
• Learn Continuously
• Work Safely

Teamwork Skills

• Work with Others
• Participate in Projects and Tasks

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