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Increasing the impact of skills on jobs, productivity and growthSylvain Giguère, Head of LEED Division, OECD

International Economic Forum of the Americas, Montréal, 11June 2014

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SKILLS GAPS AND SHORTAGES

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Skills demand

Understanding the impact of skills policy on jobs, productivity and growth

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The case of Quebec, 2011

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The importance of connecting employment & skills with economic development

Raising the game: boosting skills utilisation for better jobs in more productive economies

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Engaging employers: Orienting the skills system towards the demand

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Bringing people on board: Flexibility in the skills system

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Building an effective skills system in Canada

• Make the better utilisation of skills a policy priority at the national and local level

• Align the employment and training system with employers while ensuring flexibility for individual learners

• Examine local and regional governance structures to ensure policies are integrated and align with economic development objectives

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