Show entries from: December 2011 returned 33 result(s).
Why governments must focus on leadership training for procurement managers
Published: 19/12/2011 11:19:00 AM - Author: none'...The question has become more important lately within the government context, because the public sector is facing a significant loss of experienced procurement professionals within the next five years. These departments will create a need for recruitment, training and certification succession planning and other critical aspects of managerial leadership...'
Resource rich provinces lead economic growth, says RBC Economics
Published: 19/12/2011 11:16:00 AM - Author: none'...In a report released early Monday, Canada's largest bank said "the biggest differentiating factor" for provincial growth in 2012 will continue to be a dynamic natural resource sector...'
Ontario economic outlook positive; RBC forecasts 2.3 per cent growth in 2012
Published: 19/12/2011 11:13:00 AM - Author: none'A report from RBC says Ontario's economy is showing signs that it's on track for modest growth following a slowdown in activity earlier this year...'
Certification in CPR-Defibrillation
Published: 09/12/2011 2:38:00 PM - Author: none'The Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation, a charitable foundation, has set up CPR and defibrillator training in all high schools in the Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Twenty-six thousand (26,000) Toronto students are empowered to save lives every year by their teachers, making Toronto a model for the rest of Canada and the world...'
Career exploration event for women in trades.
Published: 09/12/2011 2:35:00 PM - Author: noneThis doucment summarizes the successful November 2011 event and discusses plans for the 2012 event in Durham Region.
Advertising industry in the midst of everything digital
Published: 09/12/2011 2:15:00 PM - Author: none'Today's advertising industry is far removed from the world portrayed in the television drama Mad Men, about a 1960s Manhattan agency dominated by chain-smoking male executives who dazzle clients with their print and broadcast creations.
For one thing, women share the spotlight with men. Meanwhile, technology has reshaped the industry, and masterminding brand buzz more commonly involves the digital space...'
Ontario Shores Unveils Mental Health Education and Awareness Program
Published: 09/12/2011 1:59:00 PM - Author: none'Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) today unveiled a campaign to introduce mental health curriculum into high schools and increase awareness of adolescent mental illness to the communities it serves...'
Ontario apprenticeship ratios spark debate in legislature
Published: 09/12/2011 1:30:00 PM - Author: none'...“According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, 37 per cent of Ontario’s small businesses say that a shortage of skilled labour is the main constraint on growing their business,” said PC MPP for Simcoe North, Garfield Dunlop, during the Nov. 29 question period.
Hudak has been a steadfast supporter of lowering apprenticeship ratios; it was one of his campaign platforms during the recent election. He says moving to a 1:1 ratio across all trades would create 200,000 new apprenticeships in the province...'
Advancing through development of [essential] skills
Published: 09/12/2011 1:26:00 PM - Author: noneWhile this newly developed guide sources educational institutions in BC, it allows for assessment and development of identified skills.
'...The guide looks at the types of skills effective supervisors need, provides a self-assessment guide for workers interested in upgrading, explores training opportunities associated with the required skills and provides contact information for training providers...'
Opportunities in aviation and transportation sector
Published: 09/12/2011 1:20:00 PM - Author: none'Airplane and train maker Bombardier Inc. says it is on the runway to nearly double its revenues and boost profit margins by developing new planes and expanding sales to emerging markets.
The Montreal-based company, which reports in U.S. dollars, told analysts Tuesday it hopes to add between $10 billion and $16 billion in revenue to its current base of $18 billion...'