Productive sector Canada

Sectoral Councils

The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) is a coordinating body formed of some 29 sector councils. Sector councils bring together representatives from business, labour, education, and other professional groups in a neutral forum in order to comprehensively and cooperatively analyze and address sector-wide human resource issues.

The Alliance of Sector Councils
http://www.councils.org

Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters
http://www.ccpfh-ccpp.org

Canadian Food Industry Council
http://www.cfic-ccia.ca

Canadian Plastics Sector Council
http://www.cpsc-ccsp.ca

Canadian Printing Industries Sector Council
http://www.cpisc-csic.ca

Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
http://www.cthrc.ca

Construction Sector Council
http://www.csc-ca.org

Cultural Human Resources Council
http://www.culturalhrc.ca

Environmental Careers Organization
http://www.eco.ca

Forum for International Trade Training
http://www.fitt.ca

Information and Communications Technology Council
http://www.ictc-ctic.ca

Mining Industry Human Resources Council
http://www.mihr.ca

Textiles Human Resources Council
http://www.thrc-crhit.org

EMERIT, a Canadian professional training program in the tourism sector

EMERIT training products encompass a diverse range of professional positions in the tourism sector. Its self-study tools go beyond the walls of a classroom. Every workbook, from Food and Beverage Server to Front Desk Agent, is packed with practical tools.

EMERIT materials are comprehensive and adaptable to accommodate individual learning styles and preferences and allow individuals to work at their own pace.

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The Canadian Professional Program on Information Technology

The Information Technology Professional (ITP) Program, supported by the Canadian Information and Communications Technology Council, is another example of a post-graduate, full-time, 12-month, interactive learning experience that includes a three-month work term.

The ITP Program is designed for domestic and international students, from any field of study, who are interested in pursuing rewarding careers within the ICT sector.

The ITP Program was created by the Software Human Resource Council in 1994, and was the first IT training program to integrate the key technical, business, and interpersonal skills considered important by employers.

Internships for business people in Bolivia and the Andean countries

CEBEM, through its facilities and contacts in Bolivia, may organize internships for business people. The internships can take place in Bolivia and Andean countries such Peru and Ecuador.

The purpose of this service is to facilitate a deep knowledge of the cultural, political and economic environment, taking advantage of the experience, knowledge, and contacts of the research centers and training programs existing in these countries.

Depending on the type of request, this service can be provided in other countries of the region.

Courses on International Development and Intercultural Communication

Center for Intercultural Communication (CIC), University of British Columbia

CIC's professional programs focus on how professionals communicate effectively across cultures and adapt successfully to cultural changes in today's workplace. Student programs prepare UBC as well as visiting international students for cross-cultural exchanges and living and working abroad. The relocation programs offer pre-departure business briefings, country orientation sessions, re-entry and debriefing workshops and adapting to Canada workshops. The CIC staff has extensive international experience in the United States, Korea, China, Japan, India, Europe, Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East in business, research, international development and education.