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Productivity Agenda

Productivity Agenda. ISQ State Conference 26 - 28 August. David Goodwin, Director on the Board Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland. CCIQ. Queensland peak industry body Represents 25,000 businesses

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Productivity Agenda

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  1. Productivity Agenda ISQ State Conference 26 - 28 August

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

  3. 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

  4. Current environment: Economy Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009

  5. Current Environment: Unemployment Queensland unemployment Rate July 1978 - July 2009 (%) Source: DEEWR

  6. Current environment: Population Source: ABS Australian Social Trends cat no. 4102.0

  7. 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

  8. Major Constraints on Business Growth Source: CCIQ Pulse Survey June Quarter 2009

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Roles of Schools • Industry relevant curriculum • Work integrated learning • Mentoring • Career advice • Teachers • Industry and school partnerships

  14. Recommendations • Best practice models • Industry and school partnerships • Industry relevant curriculum and experience • Career information and pathways accurately reflecting opportunities • Interaction with industry organisations

  15. David GoodwinCCIQ Board Director(07) 3842 2244Industry House - 375 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, 4000www.cciq.com.au

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