http://www.solutionsatwork.info/ This is an XML content feed of; WDB Community Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:33:45 +0000 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:54:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.56a 30 www.solutionsatwork.info/RSS_topic_feed.asp http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.solutionsatwork.info/ http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=26&PID=36#36 Author: rclark
Subject: Social media vs. the construction industries
Posted: 06 Jul 2010 at 12:54pm

I am learning more about social media every day and one thing I am learning is that you do not have to have an account with every social media out there. You just need to decide the best ones for your business. Based on what you are saying LinkedIn currently sounds like a good way to go. Of course, I am by no means a social media guru.

I would also be interested in hearing how other people are using social media for their business.

]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:54:15 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=26&PID=36#36 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=35#35 Author: rclark
Subject: Essential Skills and Emotional Intelligence
Posted: 06 Jul 2010 at 12:42pm

Thank you for your comment Trillium Construction!

Every one of the skills you listed are essential to job readiness. If an individual is not skilled in these areas it may prove difficult for them to find a job and/or retain it.

In regards to your second point of academic institutions and business' partnering to provide mentoring programs, internships, job-shadowing programs and summer job opportunities, you are absolutely right.

EmployerRegistry.ca is Ontario's free online community connecting employers and tomorrow's workforce. Developed in 2008, the site acts as a single point of contact for employers looking to get involved with short, medium and long-term educational programs, ranging from one-hour career talks to full-semester cooperative education.

www.employerregistry.ca]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:42:33 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=35#35 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=32#32 Author: Trillium
Subject: Essential Skills and Emotional Intelligence
Posted: 21 Jun 2010 at 8:47am

I would like to add professionalism, a sense of work ethic, and critical thinking, accountability, positive working habits, punctuality, and workload management.
We need to help our academic institutions by partnering with businesses to provide mentoring programs, internships, job-shadowing programs, and summer job opportunities
]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:47:39 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=32#32 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=26&PID=31#31 Author: Trillium
Subject: Social media vs. the construction industries
Posted: 21 Jun 2010 at 8:31am

I think it might be too early for social medias to have much value as a construction related business activity.

Some of the available options are clearly more useful to a business than others and we are still in the early stages of figuring how they can be of value to our clients and our business. Twitter, Face book, YouTube and Linked In are some of the more notable options to connect and share information about you and your business. I have an active Linked In account and I find it a useful way to stay connected to colleagues, particularly those that I don’t see that often. Face book is more of a mystery at this point. If your business requires a lot of networking then maybe there is value here. Twitter is the high profile option that seems the least likely of all to have any real use for construction related businesses.

I don’t expect a mad rush in the industry to sign up for Twitter accounts and start tweeting each other. I’d be interested to hear from others if you are using any of these technologies and how they are helping you in your business. In the mean time I will be at the local chamber meeting being social
]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:31:12 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=26&PID=31#31 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=9&PID=26#26 Author: rclark
Subject: Attracting and Retaining Youth
Posted: 07 Jun 2010 at 9:59pm

Thank you for your comment Otonabee99!

You make a very good point. By providing youth with these meaningful activities you are connecting them to their community.

Also, the supportive environment is very important. Youth do not always know how to become involved in their community. Sometimes they just need to be asked.]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:59:47 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=9&PID=26#26 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=9&PID=25#25 Author: Otonabee99
Subject: Attracting and Retaining Youth
Posted: 15 Apr 2010 at 12:56pm

Provide them with sustained, meaningful activities wihile they are youth -- supported by a caring adult in a supportive environment so that they will want to return when they are adults. Celebrate their successes and provide them with opportunities for such.]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:56:22 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=9&PID=25#25 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=5&PID=23#23 Author: Raymond Berry
Subject: Welcome To Our Forum
Posted: 17 Feb 2010 at 11:48am

Thanks for the welcome!]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:48:15 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=5&PID=23#23 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=5&PID=16#16 Author: Jo-Anne
Subject: Welcome To Our Forum
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 at 2:33pm

Thanks, finally had the time to sign up]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:33:54 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=5&PID=16#16 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=13#13 Author: rclark
Subject: Essential Skills and Emotional Intelligence
Posted: 06 Jul 2009 at 2:04pm

Among the essential skills are reading, writing, document use, oral communication, numeracy, computer use, working with others continuous learning and thinking skills.

Emotional Intelligence also falls under the job readiness.

Do you have comments regarding job readiness deficiencies in our local labour force or suggestions on how to increase job readiness levels?

Edited by rclark - 06 Jul 2009 at 2:05pm]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:04:44 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=13#13 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=12&PID=12#12 Author: rclark
Subject: Shortage in Specific Sectors
Posted: 06 Jul 2009 at 1:49pm

The WDB has heard on multiple occasions that our region is facing a skills shortage in regards to some skilled trades and healthcare careers.

Do you think we are already in the middle of a shortage or is it yet to come?

Are there other sectors in the WDB region that you think are/will be facing skills shortages?]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:35 +0000 http://www.solutionsatwork.info/forum_posts.asp?TID=12&PID=12#12