Economy, Jobs, & The College

Economy, Jobs,
& College
Presented by: Charlie Mignault
Director of Business Development, Career Services, & Student
Recruitment

Economy, Jobs, & College: Thursday June 16, 2016

The Current Economic State
Economic Impact and SLC
Unemployment, GDP, Youth Unemployment
SLC Students & The Workforce
Jobs Sectors
Workforce Development
Playing A Larger Role
Corporate Community Integration
Future Opportunities
Agenda

We Require Career
Ready People
That’s people with exactly the right skills an
employer is looking for at the right time. We
have to work harder and smarter and develop
new skills faster to compete in the new economy.
This is why the role of the college has never been
more important. Barack Obama

Current Economic State

The Result
2013 2014 2015
Real GDP Growth .9% 1.2% 1.3%
Ontario 1.2% 1.8% 2.1%
Canada 2.0% 2.1% 1.2%
Population 0.7% 0.6% .07%
Ontario 1.0% 1.1% .9%
Canada 2.5% 3.7% .87%
X
X

A Static Population and Income Challenge

Kingston and Unemployment Rates

Kingston and Youth Unemployment

Losing Ground

Youth Unemployment Improving

Canada vs Kingston Economic Growth

St. Lawrence College
• Established in 1967
• 4 Year Degrees
• 2-3 Year Diplomas
• 1 Year Certificates
• 8,000+ Students
• 80+ Programs
• 62% of students are over 21 years old
• 55% of applicants are non-direct
• 45% of applicants are direct
Fast Facts

The New College Demand
“Up to 50 percent of college
students today already have
a university degree, or even
a postgraduate degree.”
-MacLeans

Jobs for College Grads

Job Demand

Ontario's College Graduate Demand

Sector Growth in Kingston

Changes in Employment

College Graduate Jobs by Sector

Skills Shortage

• 91.6% of employers were satisfied with the quality of the
educational preparation.
• 87.2% of SLC graduates found employment within six
months of graduation.
• 84.6% of graduates were satisfied with the usefulness of
their education in achieving.
• 82.3% of students were satisfied with the overall quality of
services, programming and resources available to them.
Why There Is Demand For Our Graduates

Civil Engineering
Careers for Graduates in the New Economy

Digital Marketing Manager/Consultant

Nursing

Firefighters

Health Information Management

The Big Picture
St. Lawrence College is a key pillar in Kingston's economic development.
Over 800 full and part-time employees
836 million dollars in economic impact in Eastern Ontario
85,000 Alumni

Corporate Community Integration Model
Business Development:
Our five workforce development initiatives provide life-long learning
partnerships between education and industry offering:
• Technical and soft skills upgrading needed for job retention, advancement
and enhanced productivity .
• Workplace safety training that ensures the most up-to-date compliance with
provincial regulations.
• Practical upgrade training programs to skilled professionals who are
working.

Five Divisions of Development
Corporate Learning & Performance Improvement (CLPI)
Community Youth Programs
Employment Services
Career and Placement Services
SLCWorks

Corporate Learning and Performance
Improvement
CLPI provides programs that support the professional development and skills training
needs of business and industry in Central & Eastern Ontario.
Courses are customized short-term training programs which meet business and
industry training needs. These professional development or technical training
programs are offered onsite, or are held at any one of our three conveniently located
campuses.
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Teams
• Conflict and Dispute Resolution
Most
Popular
Offerings
Include

Community Youth Programming
Our Government funded programs for at risk youth focus on developing employability
skills for youth with obstacles to workforce entry.
We partner with Service Canada and the Provincial Government to develop training
programs that provide essential skills in areas where job demand is strong and where
sector growth exists.
• Construction Skills
• Small Engine Repair
• Bicycle Repair
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Apprentice Masonry Skills
• Food Service and Culinary Skills
• Carpentry Skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Health and Safety Programs
• Horticulture Techniques
Most
Popular
Training
Offerings

Employment Services
Through our services we offer thousands of job seekers and employers support across
Eastern Ontario.
• Access To A Qualified Pool Of Candidates
• Online Job Board To Advertise Job Openings
• Information & Access To Government Funding
• Labour Market Data (Today & Prospective)
• Salary Information
• Sector Growth
• Demographic Trends
Services Include
Training Offerings

Career and Placement Services
A full range of services and resources are offered to meet the diverse needs of our
student population and alumni. Career and Placement Services provides students
with:
We encourage students to take ownership of their career direction early in
their college experience and be willing to devote time and energy to conduct
career exploration activities, placement experiences and future training and
education opportunities.
• Career Readiness Resources
• Self-assessments
• Workshops
• Career Fairs
• Mock Interviews and Job Networking Opportunities
• Job Matching and Job Board
• Corporate Liaison Services
• Personalized Searches for Jobs and Placement
• Contextual Connections Between Students and Alumni

SLCWorks
We provide Entrepreneurs access to resources they need to succeed – from
mentorship, government grants, workshops, labour market intelligence to regional
network access.
We have worked with over 150 SMEs and entrepreneurs in 2015 supporting their
growth and prosperity. Obsessed with start-ups and regional market development,
our team is a key pillar in regional economic development and workforce
optimization.
External Community Partners:
Queens Masters of Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Launch Lab; Innovation Park
• Grant And Funding Expertise
• Meaningful Networking
• Talent Pool And Recruitment
Assistance
What we provide
Entrepreneurs

We invite over 10,000 applicants and
families for Fall & Spring Open House
We have incorporated “Trolley” rides for
families to explore the City of Kingston
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