Workforce Planning
In the next fifteen years it is predicted that 4.4 million new workers will be required to replace retiring workers. It is also estimated that an additional 4.8 million jobs will be created through economic growth. There is no doubt that competition for skilled workers will dramatically increase in the future and that Workforce Planning will be a vital strategy for business success in the decades to come.
Building a relationships with the future workforce while they are still in school and planning their careers is one way to build your competitive edge.
How confident are you that you will be able to meet your labour market needs?
The value of workplacements:
Ever thought of employing a student and starting them in an apprenticeship or traineeship while they complete there secondary schooling. Called a School based Apprenticeship or Traineeship this is a great way to start the transition of a young person from student to skilled employee.
No.1 risk to economic growth - skill shortages
School based Apprenticeship or Traineeship
Wrong sort of record to set on young jobless - The Age October 14, 2010
Contact YouthNow to find out how you might support your workforce planning.