Interesting story in Western Hotelier magazine. "New Skills for a Knowledge-based Economy" (November/December 2012, page 55), describes the importance of occupation-specific training and essential-skills training in today's hospitality workplace.
Margaret Eaton, president of ABC Life Literacy Canada, says that jobs formerly considered "menial" have turned into highly-skilled roles for which employees receive no training, diminishing Canadian tourism and hospitality employers' competitiveness not only nationally, but globally.
CTHRC President Wendy Swedlove calls these essentials skills gaps "a persistent reality in tourism and other sectors". She notes that federal, provincial and local partnerships make it possible for businesses to take advantage of emerit pre-employment programs that stand up to national benchmarks. "(T)hey create better entry-level jobs, see increased productivity and employee loyalty," Swedlove says. "(T)he positive effects on staff, operations and guests become significant."
Reading between the lines, it's basically saying that in a competitive world economy, there's no such thing as "unskilled" tourism labour and, without a skilled and properly trained workforce, employers are at a clear disadvantage (and risk going out of business if they don't get with the program).
Check out the story for yourself. Follow the link to the November/December 2012 edition of Western Hotelier, then scroll down the PDF to page 55.
Showing posts with label Ready To Work. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Friday, November 16, 2012
Saskatoon RTW luncheons and dinners now open
Our Ready to Work - Intro to Culinary Arts Saskatoon luncheons and dinners are now taking reservations at our demonstration restaurant.
As with earlier RTW projects in Regina and Saskatoon, students demonstrate their new skills as kitchen staff or food and beverage
servers to potential employers.
We have a variety of dates in Saskatoon, with luncheons running from November 14 to 23 and dinners from November 27 to December 7. The dates make it convenient, but you do need to make a reservation.
In partnership with STC Urban Services, Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre, Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, Tourism Saskatchewan, STEC, and funded in part by the Government of Canada.
As with earlier RTW projects in Regina and Saskatoon, students demonstrate their new skills as kitchen staff or food and beverage
servers to potential employers.We have a variety of dates in Saskatoon, with luncheons running from November 14 to 23 and dinners from November 27 to December 7. The dates make it convenient, but you do need to make a reservation.
Luncheons:
Dates: November 14 to 16 and November 20 to 23, 2012.
Time: 12:00 pm (by reservation only)
Place: St. John's Anglican Church, 816 Spadina Crescent East
RSVP: Lynne Kennedy, STEC Manager of Special Projects, (306) 933-7187
or Cindy Wright, Administrative Assistant RTW, (306) 933-5928.
Toll-free: 1-800-331-1529
Dinners:
Date: November 27 to 30 and December 4 to 7, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. (by reservation only)
Place: Saskatoon Trades and Skills, 450 Avenue W North
RSVP: Lynne Kennedy, STEC Manager of Special Projects, (306) 933-7187
or Cindy Wright, Administrative Assistant RTW, (306) 933-5928.
Toll-free: 1-800-331-1529
OPENING DOORS TO TOURISM & HOSPITATLITY
Intro to Culinary Arts - Ready to Work is a national career awareness, skills development, and transition to employment program that assists individuals in finding long-term, rewarding careers. Participants and staff would be honoured to serve you!In partnership with STC Urban Services, Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre, Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, Tourism Saskatchewan, STEC, and funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Let's do lunch, Regina
Our Ready to Work - Intro to Culinary Arts Students are hosting a VIP luncheon in Regina, and you're the VIP.
Students are learning valuable skills as kitchen staff or food and beverage servers. Now, they want show employers what they can do.
It's not every day that you can have prospective employees give you a hands-on demonstration of their skills. They've created a wonderful restaurant experience.
If you employ staff in food preparation or service, come out and join us for lunch. It's on us - no charge. We think you'll be impressed enough to want to hire these students. There's a variety of dates open, to make it convenient for you, but you do need to make a reservation.
If you're in Saskatoon, don't despair. Our Saskatoon RTW students will be opening their demonstration restaurant in a few weeks, so stay tuned for details.
Meanwhile, here's the scoop for the Regina luncheons.
In partnership with Regina Trades and Skills Centre, Regina and District Food Bank, Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, Tourism Saskatchewan and STEC
Students are learning valuable skills as kitchen staff or food and beverage servers. Now, they want show employers what they can do.It's not every day that you can have prospective employees give you a hands-on demonstration of their skills. They've created a wonderful restaurant experience.
If you employ staff in food preparation or service, come out and join us for lunch. It's on us - no charge. We think you'll be impressed enough to want to hire these students. There's a variety of dates open, to make it convenient for you, but you do need to make a reservation.
If you're in Saskatoon, don't despair. Our Saskatoon RTW students will be opening their demonstration restaurant in a few weeks, so stay tuned for details.
Meanwhile, here's the scoop for the Regina luncheons.
Dates: October 24, 26, and 31; and November 2, 6, 7, 9, 16, and 21.
Time: 12:00 pm (by reservation only)
Place: Regina Food Bank, 445 Winnipeg Street
RSVP: by November 16, 2012 to Lynne Kennedy, STEC Manager of Special Projects, 1-800-331-1529
OPENING DOORS TO TOURISM & HOSPITATLITY
Intro to Culinary Arts - Ready to Work is a national career awareness, skills development, and transition to employment program that assists individuals in finding long-term, rewarding careers. Participants and staff would be honoured to serve you!In partnership with Regina Trades and Skills Centre, Regina and District Food Bank, Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, Tourism Saskatchewan and STEC
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Three Ready To Work projects underway this fall
We have three Ready To Work projects starting this fall:
First of all, welcome to the 60 or so (we don't yet have a final count for Saskatoon) Ready
to Work participants! We're glad to have you in our STEC "family", and we hope that you'll keep in touch as you embark on your new careers. We always love to know how you're doing.
To the employers out there, if you're in a position to hire new workers, you'll be happy to know that this fall's Ready To Work participants will be perfect candidates that will be ready for employment in time for your busy Christmas holiday season.
Our Ready To Work participants learn the skills that employers look for in entry level recruits, making them ideal candidates for work in tourism, hospitality and remote camp occupations. The RTW program delivers practical classroom instruction; hands-on skills training; safety training, including WHMIS, first aid / CPR, SIRS and Food Safe; and on-the-job mentoring.
Our Ready To Work coordinator has a Facebook account that lets RTW participants keep in touch with one another and to connect with STEC. This is the easiest and quickest way to locate and communicate with many RTW graduates. Employers can use our Facebook profile to find candidates for entry level positions. Just "friend" Ready To Work STEC and post a status update with a link to your job posting.
- Regina (started September 4)
- Lloydminster (started September 11)
- Saskatoon (starting September 24)
to Work participants! We're glad to have you in our STEC "family", and we hope that you'll keep in touch as you embark on your new careers. We always love to know how you're doing.
To the employers out there, if you're in a position to hire new workers, you'll be happy to know that this fall's Ready To Work participants will be perfect candidates that will be ready for employment in time for your busy Christmas holiday season.
Our Ready To Work participants learn the skills that employers look for in entry level recruits, making them ideal candidates for work in tourism, hospitality and remote camp occupations. The RTW program delivers practical classroom instruction; hands-on skills training; safety training, including WHMIS, first aid / CPR, SIRS and Food Safe; and on-the-job mentoring.
Our Ready To Work coordinator has a Facebook account that lets RTW participants keep in touch with one another and to connect with STEC. This is the easiest and quickest way to locate and communicate with many RTW graduates. Employers can use our Facebook profile to find candidates for entry level positions. Just "friend" Ready To Work STEC and post a status update with a link to your job posting.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Parliamentary Secretary announces youth funding in Saskatoon
This morning, Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley, was in our Saskatoon offices to announce that the federal government was launching Calls for Proposals to deliver $50 million in funding for the Youth Employment Strategy.
We were happy to be part of today's announcement. STEC has been helping our province’s tourism and hospitality employers recruit, train and retain a professional, skilled workforce for more than 20 years.
For most of that time, Ready To Work – Tourism Careers has been an important component of our service delivery.
Since 1994, more than 40 communities and three thousand youth have participated in Ready to Work in Saskatchewan.
Graduates have found long-term rewarding careers, returned to school, and moved from front-line to supervisory positions.
In fact, of the 300 participants who went through the program last year, 80 per cent are still employed.
We're able to get those remarkable results because of the support we receive from federal programs such as those announced today, as well at the valuable support we receive from our provincial and community partners.
That support makes it possible for people from under-represented groups to make the transition from unemployment or under-employment to the workforce. In addition to tourism, a valuable contributor to our provincial economy, participants also find work in mining and other significant economic sectors.
We currently have four RTW projects running in Saskatchewan: Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Regina, and La Ronge.
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| STEC Manager of HR Development Darcy Acton, Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Kellie Leitch, and Tourism Saskatchewan Industry Development Manager Ian McGilp pose for a photo following Wednesday's announcement in Saskatoon. (Photo: Service Canada) |
For most of that time, Ready To Work – Tourism Careers has been an important component of our service delivery.
Since 1994, more than 40 communities and three thousand youth have participated in Ready to Work in Saskatchewan.
Graduates have found long-term rewarding careers, returned to school, and moved from front-line to supervisory positions.
In fact, of the 300 participants who went through the program last year, 80 per cent are still employed.
We're able to get those remarkable results because of the support we receive from federal programs such as those announced today, as well at the valuable support we receive from our provincial and community partners.
That support makes it possible for people from under-represented groups to make the transition from unemployment or under-employment to the workforce. In addition to tourism, a valuable contributor to our provincial economy, participants also find work in mining and other significant economic sectors.
We currently have four RTW projects running in Saskatchewan: Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Regina, and La Ronge.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Ready To Work Menu, March 20 - April 11, 2012
SK 25 Menu
Remember: to book your reservation, contact Lynne Kennedy, at 306-933-7187 or lynne.kennedy@sasktourism.com.
Week 1- Lunches – noon service/ St. Johns Anglican Church
Monday March 19 - No Service
Tuesday March 20
Wednesday March 21
Remember: to book your reservation, contact Lynne Kennedy, at 306-933-7187 or lynne.kennedy@sasktourism.com.
Week 1- Lunches – noon service/ St. Johns Anglican Church
Monday March 19 - No Service
Tuesday March 20
- Soup/ Sandwich Buffet
- Veggie Tray and Dip
- Soups:
- Cream of Mushroom
- Chicken Noodle
- Sandwiches:
- Ham & Swiss Croissant or Kaiser
- Open Faced Cream Cheese and Cucumber on Bagel
- Egg Salad Wrap
- Desserts
- Fruit or Butter Tarts
Wednesday March 21
- A La Carte Service:
- Iceberg Wedge Salad
- Choice of: Spinach Quiche OR Quiche Lorraine with Brown Sugar Carrots
- Fruit Salad and Local Grain Granola
Have lunch or dinner on us!
SK25 Ready To Work - Lunch & Dinner
March 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM - April 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Saskatoon
Have lunch - or dinner - on us!
Our latest Ready To Work (RTW) recruits are are anxious to show off their talents, and what better way to do that than to make you a delicious lunch or dinner.
Please join us on from March 20 to April 11, as participants put their skills on display in our authentic restaurant-style training facility. Attendance is by reservation only.
We will be at St. John's Anglican for lunch service, March 20, 21, 22 and 23, and at the Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre at Mt Royal Collegiate for evening service, March 27, 28, 29 April 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11.
To make your lunch or dinner reservation, or for any other questions you may have about recruitment of Ready to Work participants, please contact Manager of Special Projects Lynne Kennedy, Ready to Work Coordinator, at 306-933-7187 or lynne.kennedy@sasktourism.com.
If you are looking for entry level staff, you will not find a better opportunity to meet qualified applicants and get a first look at STEC's newest Ready to Work graduates.
March 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM - April 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Saskatoon
Have lunch - or dinner - on us!
Our latest Ready To Work (RTW) recruits are are anxious to show off their talents, and what better way to do that than to make you a delicious lunch or dinner.
Please join us on from March 20 to April 11, as participants put their skills on display in our authentic restaurant-style training facility. Attendance is by reservation only.
We will be at St. John's Anglican for lunch service, March 20, 21, 22 and 23, and at the Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre at Mt Royal Collegiate for evening service, March 27, 28, 29 April 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11.
To make your lunch or dinner reservation, or for any other questions you may have about recruitment of Ready to Work participants, please contact Manager of Special Projects Lynne Kennedy, Ready to Work Coordinator, at 306-933-7187 or lynne.kennedy@sasktourism.com.
If you are looking for entry level staff, you will not find a better opportunity to meet qualified applicants and get a first look at STEC's newest Ready to Work graduates.
Monday, January 16, 2012
RTW launches in Ile a la Crosse
STEC and its northern partners Can-Sask Career and Employment Services, Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation and Northern Career Quest launched Camp Services – Ready to Work in Ile a la Crosse today, January 16. Participants will develop workplace essential skills, and will be introduced to culinary arts and the standards for housekeeping, as well as earn certificates in First Aid / CPR, WHMIS and Food Safe.
The RTW program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and on-the-job mentoring to under-represented groups making a transition from unemployment or underemployment into the tourism workforce. Since its inception in 1994, more than 40 communities in Saskatchewan and more than 2,900 individuals have participated in RTW, found long-term rewarding careers, returned to school, completed journeyperson trades certification, or received promotions from frontline to supervisory positions.
The RTW program combines classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and on-the-job mentoring to under-represented groups making a transition from unemployment or underemployment into the tourism workforce. Since its inception in 1994, more than 40 communities in Saskatchewan and more than 2,900 individuals have participated in RTW, found long-term rewarding careers, returned to school, completed journeyperson trades certification, or received promotions from frontline to supervisory positions.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
RTW Culinary Arts holds VIP luncheon in Regina
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| Mouth-watering duck salad starts VIP luncheon as participants showcase their talents at the conclusion of Ready to Work (RTW) – Intro to Culinary Arts – Tourism Careers. |
Ready to Work is a career awareness, skills development, and transition-to-employment program that assists individuals in finding long-term, rewarding careers in the tourism sector. It is coordinated nationally through the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) and delivered in Saskatchewan by the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council (STEC), a division of Tourism Saskatchewan, with support from federal, provincial and community partners. In Regina, these partners include the City of Regina, Regina Trade and Skills Centre (RTSC), Regina Food Bank, First Nations Employment Centre and Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.
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