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A project of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council in partnership with George Brown College.
[COPE 343]
Labour Market Information: Understanding It, Using It
Workshop Objectives:
- to take a realistic but critical look at current labour market trends, future occupational trends, changing skill levels, and growth industries
- to become aware of electronic services available on the Internet to research labour market information
- to learn how to access HRDC labour market services on the Internet
- to learn about the National Occupational Classification.
Content:
- Importance of effective labour market information
- Research methods
- Practice with research methods, i.e. Internet, directories, career information, etc.
Planning, Self-Assessment and Goal Setting
Objectives:
- to lead a group of participants in conducting a self-assessment by identifying skills, interests, education and training
- to explore different occupations by using NOC, Scott's Directory and other resources
- to understand and set long and short term goals by designing a plan of action and identifying support systems.
Content:
- Career planning process
- Self directed search
- Goal setting
- Employment action plan
PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition)
Objectives:
- to provide information on accessing prior learning assessment, the GED, assessing foreign credentials, and portfolio development
- prepare for appointment with PLAR Coordinator at George Brown College .
Content:
- Types of PLAR (1. Challenge; 2. Portfolio Development; 3. Demonstration)
- Assessing and recognizing your prior learning
- Parts of the portfolio
- Writing your chronological record
- “How to access” prior learning assessment through colleges and universities
- The General Educational Development Test
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