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Round Table: Labour Barriers and Education Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Lillian H. Smith Public Library 1

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Round Table: Labour Barriers and Education

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Lillian H. Smith Public Library

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Labour barriers and Education• Young Professionals and Skilled Workers

Association (YPSWA): Not-for-profit, Federally registered and

community-based organization which offers young professionals, skilled workers and apprentices to network, socialize and expand their professional horizons

YPSWA has a strong component of advocacy of youth issues as part of its mandate

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Sticky Floor: forces that keep women,

immigrants, minorities and Aboriginals stuck at the bottom of the economic pyramid

• Affects low ranking staff and their ability

to springboard their careers from the lowest position in a company to the middle management

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Mid-level bottleneck: stage in-between

“sticky floor” and “glass ceiling” and affects jobs at middle management ranks

• This stage can potentially “make or

break” a person and launch him/her on the path to the top of the career ladder

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Glass Ceiling: barrier that limits career

advancement of women, immigrants, minorities and Aboriginals

• Affects high ranking women or immigrants

and their ability to breakthrough an invisible divide that separates CEO, executive positions and members of the board from the rest of employees

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Labour Barriers and Education• Hierarchy of Labour Challenges:

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Hierarchy of Labour Challenges:

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Labour barriers:

Source of inequality and discrimination in the workplace

Do not affect Canadian-born white males.

They are promoted faster than women, minorities and Aboriginals, even though they have the same or lesser qualifications

Not all causes for such situation are accounted for at this point, more research is needed

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• It is a wide-spread belief that the longer immigrants are in Canada, the less likely they are to face labour challenges, but it not always the case

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Labour barriers affect immigrants, even many years

after their arrival to Canada: On average, for Canadian-born employees it takes

14 years for the “learning curve” to pick up

For immigrants the learning curve may take even longer

The gap between Canadian-born and immigrants is very persistent, even after 15 years the effects of the labour gap are still felt on immigrants

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Labour Barriers and EducationàOur data is not exhaustive and more research

is needed to gather data related to the Russian-Canadian community regarding employment statistics and opportunities

àWe are looking forward to continue working with our community members on this and other related projects which will ultimately benefit all of the stakeholders

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Labour Barriers and Education• Providence Group:

àFree consultations for international students from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other countries

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Participated with YPSWA in conducting research about the above mentioned Labour Barriers

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• Education is an important “game-changer”

• Most immigrants are highly educated

• But labour challenges persist for immigrants, Why?

• Wrong education?•

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Labour Barriers and Education• In 2007, most of employment for immigrants with

education was in transportation (+19,000 jobs) and accommodation and food services (+15,000 jobs), whereas Canadians made jobs in public administration, scientific and technical services, finance, insurance and real estate

For Canadians, the vast majority of employment growth was among those with a postsecondary certificate of diploma

Canadians consider college based education just as good as university based education, which is not the case with the Eastern European communities due to cultural factors

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Ontario colleges offer the best programs that allow people to study as well as work placements, paid internships, coops, etc.– Colleges offer Canadian education and

experience sought by Canadian employers–

24 colleges and over 200 professions and diploma programs

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Ontario colleges also have superb international

programs for international students or relatives still living in Russia…àNo language requirementsàSome people from Russia don’t know if they want

to immigrate to Canada and face settlement challenges that include labour challenges

à So they come here to study or to visit firstà Once Canadian education is acquired, they have

better chances of overcoming labour challenges

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Round Table:

Labour Barriers and Education• Visa issuence facts:

•October 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012

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• Russian Canadian Chamber of Commerce– Alexander Tsygankov–

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• Organizational Committee for Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Romanov Dynasty– Irina Muhina–

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success!in Canada !

Aboriginal people

Woman Ph. D

“Glass celling”

Addition education - $$$

“ Over qualify”

Life decisions ….

“competition”

Head-hunters

Cristal ball of future

Career latter

“ diversified network”

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Volume of industry jobs gained or lost, 2007-2011

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Seven don’t in ever-changing market • Don’t stick to your old/one field. Find a new opportunity where you have

some expertize from the past and desire to learn more. • Don’t take a course just to get a certificate, take it to improve your skill’s

set and so to develop yourself• Don’t pretend during an interview be yourself however expect to adapt or

customize your resume, story and behavior to each occasion • Don’t go to entry level position such as it may be “ a sticky floor ”• Don’t try to compete with “local experts” choose other areas otherwise

it may create “ a glass celling” for your next move • Don’t expect people to fully appreciate your background not to be viewed

as “overqualified” however be ready to transform yourself by being open-minded, ask for an advise and do a lot of home-work

• Don’t hesitate to volunteer, to go to social events or meeting new people . This is only way you could build network, reputation which will open a door for your next advantage

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Russian Community in Ontario

• Growing wave of immigration which started after USSR collapsed

• Large population of well educated people with long history of first and second waves of immigration

• In most cases solid analytical or technical background• High expectation for a good education for kids• Hard working people with a desire to learn • Art, literature and theater culture which is recognized • Welcoming and ready to share their knowledge, expertize

with other people •

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Russian Canadian Cultural Aid SocietyAchievements

• The RCCAS was established in 1950 and is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The RCCAS is well respected and has a long standing reputation and history representing the Russian Community in Canada.

• We have an enthusiastic reputable Board of Directors willing to volunteer their time and energy for the good of

the community.

• We have agreed on a common goal of establishing our own Russian-Canadian Cultural Community Centre to

serve our community and preserve our Russian Culture & Heritage.

• The RCCAS currently runs 4-5 very successful yearly events supported by our community.

• We have many successful Russian-Canadian businessmen & businesswomen in our community.

• We have a growing Russian speaking community that is ready to support our Mission of preserving our Russian

Culture and Heritage in Canada.

• We have strong supportive churches behind us.• •

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• Thank you for coming!!!–

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