invigorating business skills productivity agenda isq state conference 26 - 28 august

Invigorating Business Skills

Productivity AgendaISQ State Conference 26 - 28 August


David Goodwin, Director on the BoardChamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland


CCIQ

• Queensland peak industry body

• Represents 25,000 businesses

• 3,700 members, 135 local chambers of commerce and 60 trade and professional associations

• All industry sectors and regions


Current environment: Economy

Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009


Current Environment: UnemploymentQueensland unemployment Rate July 1978 - July 2009 (%)

Source: DEEWR


Current environment: Population

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65 years and older

Source: ABS Australian Social Trends cat no. 4102.0


Current Environment: Participation

Australia’s overall participation ranking has fallen from 8th to 12th place compared to other OCED countries over the last 16 years


Major Constraints on Business Growth

Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009


Skill shortages

• Drop in the growth of the working population

• Global competition for skilled workers

• Rapidly expanding businesses and economy

• Impact of production demands on the time available to train

• Structural changes within industry sectors


Productivity Agenda

• Pre-election commitment of Rudd Government

• Based on the 3Ps: Productivity, Participation and Population

• Long term objectives

• Targets and strategies around education and training:• Youth attainment and transitions• Education Revolution• Literacy and numeracy


What employers are looking for

• Right people, right skills, right time

• Employability skills• Personal attributes ie. Loyalty, integrity, reliability,

motivation, adaptability.• Foundations skills ie. Communication, problem solving,

organisation, learning skills

• Job readiness

• Industry specific skills and qualifications


Transition

• Students transitions following school:

37.4% of students go into industry and work

34.4% of students enrol in university

• Assisting students to transition to all pathways is essential


Roles of Schools

• Industry relevant curriculum

• Work integrated learning

• Mentoring

• Career advice

• Teachers

• Industry and school partnerships


Recommendations

• Best practice models

• Industry and school partnerships

• Industry relevant curriculum and experience

• Career information and pathways accurately reflecting opportunities

• Interaction with industry organisations


David GoodwinCCIQ Board Director

(07) 3842 2244Industry House - 375 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, 4000

www.cciq.com.au

invigorating business skills productivity agenda isq state conference 26 - 28 august

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