2008

Employment growth; industry trends; gender composition; age profile; where the jobs are.

Recents trends; nature of small business; top self-employment occupations (2006); rate by age.

Information for unemployed people on working in healthcare; what local employers are looking for; spotlight on PSW career.

Generational comparison: older workers age 45+; employment trends; aging workforce; education; aging occupations.

Employment trends; women in manufacturing; employment change by age group; recent start-ups and closures.

Population growth; location patterns; fading languages; language trends, age.

Trends, Opportunities and Priorities report for 2008.

Presentation on the return on investment (ROI) for apprenticeship training; tax incentives; the business case for apprenticeship.

Employment generated by tourism; age groups; international visitors trends; travel trends.

Checklist of family friendly workplace practices; tips to create a family friendly workplace, why it is important, etc.