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Labour Market Trends
Labour market trends factor into learning and career choices. Learn how our economy, population trends, technology and global change will affect you and your future work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market
For the career planner and job seeker, this site provides an overview of BC’s economy, the changing industry scene and future directions. It focuses on provincial industries with an emphasis on their human resource side. Included are trends in the workforce, industry sectors, occupations, earnings, job locations, employment outlook and information about BC’s regions.
www.guidetobceconomy.org/
A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market (PDF Version):
www.guidetobceconomy.org/Library/GTBCE_2010.pdf

WorkBC – Labour Market Statistics
This section of WorkBC provides information that can expand your knowledge and understanding of BC’s complex labour market. Find the latest data on the economy and labour market, locally and beyond. Learn about expected labour market trends – the jobs most likely to be in demand in the future and the industries expected to grow most quickly.
www.workbc.ca/labour_market_statistics/welcome.htm

Challenges and Opportunities: British Columbia’s Labour Market Future
Find out how BC’s labour market is changing and what these changes could mean for our people and our future as a province. The report presents the multiple factors that impact the province’s labour market.
www.workbc.ca/docs/WorkBC_ChallengesandOpportunities.pdf

BC Stats
Under BC Stats’ Labour Market Information subject area, you’ll find information on the BC population, economy, labour force, employment and earnings. Additional information is available for selected industry sectors, regions and communities. “Quick Facts About British Columbia” provides a ready reference on BC and its economy.
www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/lss/lmi_gate.asp

Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information
This resource introduces career practitioners and others to key economic and labour market concepts, trends and issues. It also provides practical examples of researching labour market information to make effective career decisions in an evolving labour market. In addition, it presents many helpful sources of LMI – national, provincial, regional, local, occupational, educational, business and industry.
www.workapedia.ca/career-practitioners/making-career-sense-lmi/

Small Business BC
Small Business BC, in partnership with the public and private sectors, provides comprehensive information on all business-related topics for entrepreneurs who are starting and growing their businesses. Services include: affordable business seminars, customized market research reports, information on topics such as funding/financing and business regulatory/legal issues, and a research library and bookstore. Disponible en français aussi.
www.smallbusinessbc.ca/index.php

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