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Mature Workers Employability Portrait Reveals Critical Labour Force Challenges
This
report, released by CEDEC, highlights findings of two surveys conducted
in the Greater Montreal Area this year, which identified employment
needs and challenges of mature workers. Read more.
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Update on Action Plan Development for 2012-13
After
extensive consultations and meetings with hundreds of community
members, partners and stakeholders across Quebec, CEDEC has been
diligently preparing our Action Plan to support Community Economic
Development and Employability in Quebec for 2012-2013.
This year, we have refined our planning
processes through the adoption of a enhanced project management tools
and methods.
The following are some of the directions taking shape in our draft Action Plan:
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Increase
entrepreneurial activity within the English-speaking community through
the promotion of entrepreneurial values and the facilitation of support
services for entrepreneurs.
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Increase capacity of local communities to stimulate economic development.
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Labour force development for targeted segments of the population
Thank
you to all who have contributed and continue to contribute to the
development of our 2012-13 Action Plan. We believe it will be our most
focused, impactful, and results-oriented plan yet.
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ArtWork festival was a big success!
The
ArtWork festival attracted over 100 youth for a series of workshops and
activities aimed at helping them develop their career in the arts. MORE
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CEDEC supports Solidarité rurale du Québec Tour
 Solidarité
rurale du Québec is touring the province to discuss the future of rural
life and the renewal of the National Policy on Rurality (NPR).
CEDEC has assisted in making information
available in English and will be promoting different ways for the
English-speaking community to get involved. Stay tuned for more
information!
Click here for the invitation and consultation document.
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CEDEC Volunteer Award Presentation
 November
2, 2011 was the last night of classes for the Fall semester of the
Community School at Princess Elizabeth Elementary School. There was a
celebration with approximately 150 in attendance – volunteer
instructors, volunteer committee members, students, representatives from
community organizations, and members of the community. Students
presented what they learned in their classes, the volunteers were
thanked and received a big round of applause, and community partners
were at kiosks with information. Read More
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Latest CEDEC SBSN launch a true provincial collaboration
CEDEC Small Business Support Network has launched into action in the Quebec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions!
On December 8, our 5 à 7 event provided
a space for small business owners and self-employed workers to meet,
network and share with resource organizations who can help them
succeed... MORE
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New CEDEC SBSN group launches in Laval with a Small Budget Marketing Workshop
The
CEDEC SBSN has expanded its activities to Laval and developed a
partnership with the Laurier Competency Development Centre (CDC) that is
part of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board.
On
September 27, 2011, eight small business owners participated in the
very first CEDEC SBSN event at the CDC Pont-Viau in Laval with a
workshop “How to get more clients with a tiny marketing budget” presented by Pat Snow from 4B Strategies. Read More
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