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Greening the Economy: Transitioning to New Careers
This report is the result of collaboration between three Local Board areas - the Toronto Workforce Innovation Group (TWIG), York South Simcoe Training & Adjustment Board and the Peel-Halton Workforce Development Group. The goal of the project is to identify industries affected by the green economy and increase our understanding of the effect of the green economy on occupations within key sectors.
This report will provide a detailed occupational analysis across four key sectors including Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing and Retail Trade. These four sectors were chosen based on their importance to these areas in terms of employment size and growth. However, the industries' significance was not the only factor that determined their inclusion. Additional information based on existing green economy research informed the Local Boards' decision to profile these industries.
Watch this space for a complete report with Occupational Profiles for 50 of the top occupations in the green economy.

Professional Development for front line staff of newcomer serving agencies will be made a reality by the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group. The Ontario Trillium Foundation awarded funding to PHWDG for this training. The membership of the NewComer Organization Network will be invited to participate in a day of professional development to be held on the 24th of September 2009 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Center, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga.