Data & Reports
The Training Needs Analysis Report
Assessing the Training Needs For The Plastics Industry - The Training Needs Analysis (TNA) report ia a study that identifies training needs within the plastics processing industry and the approaches required at improving the current training systems. The study highlights some of the challenges and barriers to providing training, and addresses the concerns of workforce skills and development.
Achieving our Potential: the Plastics Industry to 2016
The CPSC, in association with Prism Economics and Analysis, has recently completed a major review of labour market conditions and human resource management practices in the plastics industry.
Immigration (2005)
Funded by the Government of Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program and sponsored by various other agencies including the Canadian Coalition of Community-Based Employability Training (CCBET), this dialogue, which involved sector councils, was initiated to discuss the underemployment of skilled immigrants and refugees in Canada. Charlie Brimley, the Canadian Plastics Sector Council Executive Director, participated on the Steering Committee for this initiative. The most common employment barriers faced by immigrants in non-regulated employment occupations were discussed in this forum.
Profitability in Diversity (2005)
The Canadian Plastics Sector Council commissioned a study to report on four consultations with plastics industry representatives and several underemployed groups in Canada: Aboriginal Canadians, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities and women. The consultations were held across Canada and the report highlights the importance of demographic diversity in the labour pool.
Employee Motivation (2004)
Many employees don't feel valued by their employers. Often it seems like nobody even cares about the work they do. This insightful article prepared by the US Conference Board cites five key things employers can do to show their employees they do value their greatest assets, their human resources: be fair, challenge people with responsibility and opportunity, give people authority over their responsibilities, recognize people for their work and, as an employer, do not forget to do what you say.
Employee Retention (2003)
The Canadian Labour and Business Centre (CLBC) completed some labour market research for the Canadian Plastics Sector Council. This research included a review of worker retention and knowledge transfer practices. Information on common practices typically used in many industries is included in the report in addition to particular case studies of leading edge plastics companies. This study may provide helpful and practical tips for many employers dealing with similar issues.
CPSC Careers website
This site is intended for educators, counsellors, students and parents, and provides valuable information, links and downloadable resources for training and careers in the plastics industry. It also gives plenty of background info on the history of plastics, its many applications, as well as plastics and the environment.
Go to http://www.careersinplastics.ca
Certification
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