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Much Anticipated PEI - IT Labour Force Study Released at IT HR Forum!
October 3, 2008
The IT Sector Council of PEI will officially unveil the much anticipated 'Prince Edward Island Information Technology Labour Force: A Study of Supply & Demand' at the 'IT Labour Force HR Forum' on October 8th, 2008.
The study was completed by MacPherson Roche Smith & Associates (MRSA) Consulting and will provide an and accurate view of the current status of the IT sector on Prince Edward Island as well as projections for future needs in the industry.
Dr. Michael Mayne, Deputy Minister, PEI Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning will be Guest Speaker.
The 'IT Labour Force HR Forum' will take place on Wednesday, October 8th, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon in the Courtyard, Rodd Royalty Inn.
Take Aways:
- An up-to-date picture of the IT Labour Force of PEI
- An understanding of demand drivers for several key occupations in the IT industry & corresponding training and skills requirements
- Recommended approaches to attract and retain skilled IT workers in PEI
- Input into strategies to address IT Labour Force opportunities and challenges
Participants:
The IT Labour Force HR Forum is ideal for...
- Employers of IT Workers
- IT Workers
- IT Industry, Education, & Government Leaders
- Career Practitioners & Influencers
- Students & Job Seekers
- People interested in the IT Industry & Labour Force
Cost: FREE
Registration: Seating is Limited. Pre-registration recommended; walk-ins permitted.
Contact Carolyn Prime or Mike Gillis at info@itsc.ca or (902) 566-3988
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00 ~ Registration
9:00 - 9:30 ~ Opening Remarks from Dr. Michael Mayne, Deputy Minister of Innovation & Advanced Learning
9:30 - 10:15 ~ Release and Presentation of the findings of the
'Prince Edward Island Information Technology Labour Force: A Study of Supply & Demand' by MacPherson Roche Smith & Associates Senior Consultant, Crystal Trevors-Lavellee MSC, MBA.
10:15 - 10:30 ~ Nutritional Break
10:30 - 11:45 ~ Round Table Discussions (Cross-sectoral discussion groups probing IT Labour Force Opportunities & Challenges)
11:45 - 12:00 ~ Closing Remarks
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