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Invigorating Business Skills
Productivity AgendaISQ State Conference 26 - 28 August
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David Goodwin, Director on the BoardChamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland
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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
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Current environment: Economy
Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009
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Current Environment: UnemploymentQueensland unemployment Rate July 1978 - July 2009 (%)
Source: DEEWR
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Current environment: Population
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65 years and older
Source: ABS Australian Social Trends cat no. 4102.0
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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
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Major Constraints on Business Growth
Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Roles of Schools
• Industry relevant curriculum
• Work integrated learning
• Mentoring
• Career advice
• Teachers
• Industry and school partnerships
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Recommendations
• Best practice models
• Industry and school partnerships
• Industry relevant curriculum and experience
• Career information and pathways accurately reflecting opportunities
• Interaction with industry organisations
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David GoodwinCCIQ Board Director
(07) 3842 2244Industry House - 375 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, 4000
www.cciq.com.au
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