Developing Workforce Capacity

The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada's digital advantage in the global economy. For over 30 years, and with a team of 110 experts, we have delivered forward-looking research, practical policy advice, and capacity building solutions for individuals and businesses. Our goal is to ensure that technology is utilized to drive economic growth and innovation and that Canada's workforce remains competitive on a global scale.-﻿----------------------Le Conseil des technologies de l'information et des communications (CTIC) est un centre d'expertise national neutre et sans but lucratif dont la mission est de renforcer l'avantage numérique du Canada dans l'économie mondiale. Depuis plus de 30 ans, et avec une équipe de 110 spécialistes, nous fournissons des recherches prospectives, des conseils stratégiques pratiques et des solutions de développement des capacités pour les personnes et les entreprises. Notre objectif est de faire en sorte que la technologie soit utilisée pour stimuler la croissance économique et l'innovation et que la main-d'œuvre canadienne demeure concurrentielle à l'échelle mondiale.

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An Employer Roundtable on Digital Green Skills in the Clean Economy

Halifax Central Library

<p>📅 Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024</p><p>⏰ Time: 9:30 am – 1:15 pm AST</p><p>📍 Location: Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax NS, B3J 1E9; Room 301</p><p>--------------------------------</p><h4>Event Details:</h4><p>Digital technologies are becoming increasingly important in the fight against climate change. As technologies converge with environmental solutions, new skill sets, often referred to as “digital green skills,” are emerging. The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is working to better understand these skills and identify mechanisms to develop workforce capacity.</p><p>This roundtable event will bring together employers across Atlantic Canada’s clean economy, including clean energy, clean transportation, clean buildings, grid infrastructure, and clean technology. The event will allow employers to connect in an interactive and collaborative manner to discuss and gain consensus on digitization in the clean economy, emerging and in-demand skill sets, labour market challenges, and policy recommendations for capacity development.</p><p>Refreshments and lunch are on us!</p><p>--------------------------------</p><h4>Agenda:</h4><h4><br></h4><ul><li>9:30 am – 10:00 am: Registration, refreshments and networking</li><li>10:00 am – 10:10 am: Opening remarks</li><li>10:10 am – 10:40 am: Keynote speaker</li><li>10:40 am – 10:50 am: Outline of workshop activities</li><li>10:50 am – 11:20 am: Small group discussions: workforce challenges</li><li>11:20 am – 11:40 am: Report back to group</li><li>11:40 am – 12:30 pm: Small group discussions: opportunities and recommendations</li><li>12:30 pm – 12:40 pm: Report back to group</li><li>12:40 pm – 1:15 pm: Closing remarks, lunch and networking</li></ul><p>--------------------------------</p><p><em><em>We respectfully acknowledge that Halifax is located on Mi’kmaw territory, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.</em></em></p>

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