Information and Communications Technology Council

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Infobox_Company
company_name = Information and Communications Technology Council
company_
company_type = Not for profit
foundation = 1992
location = Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
key_people = Paul Swinwood (President), Faye West (Chair)
industry = Sector Council
num_employees =
products = Human resources
homepage = [http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/ www.ictc-ctic.ca]

The Technology|information and communications technology] (ICT) sector. Founded in 1992 as the Software Human Resources Council (SHRC), ICTC adopted its new name in October 2006 to reflect its expanded mandate. [cite web|url=http://www.cips.ca/news/national/news.asp?aID=2330|title=Organization formerly known as SHRC expands to serve the ICT sector in addition to its software sector mandate|publisher=CIPS|date=2006-11-02|accessdate=2006-11-03]

ICTC provides:
* skills definitions (comparable to the National Occupational Classification)
* labour market intelligence
* career awareness
* professional development

ICTC is one of 31 sector councils funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program. [cite web|url=http://www.sdc.gc.ca/en/hip/hrp/corporate/sector/listsectorcouncils.shtml|title=List of Sector Councils|accessdate=2006-11-03]

External links

* [http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/ ICTC home page]
* [http://www.sdc.gc.ca/en/hip/hrp/corporate/init_sector.shtml Government of Canada's Sector Council Program] About Us

A not-for-profit sector council, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), formerly the Software Human Resource Council. ICTC strives to create a strong, prepared and highly educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. ICTC is a catalyst for change, pushing for innovations that will provide skills definitions, labour market intelligence, career awareness and professional development for the Canadian ICT industry, educators and governments. We forge partnerships that will help develop the quantity and quality of ICT professionals needed to maintain and improve Canada’s position as a leader in the global marketplace.

To achieve these goals, ICTC focuses on four main areas that are proven building blocks for a healthy, successful and forward-looking sector:

- Skills DefinitionICTC Skills Definitions is an effective human resource reference tool, whether you are an ICT manager hiring and developing staff, an ICT professional thinking about a career move, a statistician concerned with supply and demand for workers, an educator planning curriculum that incorporates career skills, or a student looking for a ICT career.

- Labour Market Intelligence ICTC is a recognized leader in providing accurate data, analysis and forecasting on labour market intelligence for ICT human resource issues.

LMI researches and reports on labour market issues facing the ICT industry to build a deeper understanding of Canada’s ICT sector, which will help develop future human resource strategies and Canadian careers in ICT occupations.

ICTC uses this research to shape projects and programs aimed at enhancing Canada’s competitiveness in the global ICT labour market. The research also enables industry, government and the education sector to develop the strategies needed to handle future HR challenges by providing a clear, accurate view of current national labour market issues.

- Career Awareness ICTC Career Awareness provides programs and tools to explore the career possibilities in Canada ’s ICT sector, and we are dedicated to presenting an accurate picture of the sector’s exciting and diverse work environment. ICTC believes in developing a highly educated and motivated workforce that will drive the future of the industry and ensure that Canada remains competitive in tomorrow’s global ICT sector.

In partnership with Canadian industry and the education sector, ICTC strives to improve standards, education and employment within the sector. Through career awareness initiatives, ICTC also aims to improve the quality of the ICT work experience.

Learn more about our various initiatives, including:

Focus on Information Technology (FIT): ICTC is a leader in developing IT skills in Canadian high school students with its national FIT program for students in grades 11 and 12. FIT provides a head start on post-secondary education goals by giving students a foundation of technical, business and interpersonal skills. FIT provides both national and industry certifications.

DiscoverIT Web Site: Designed for students, teachers and parents, this is the first destination for information about careers in Canada ’s ICT sector.

Uni-search-ITy: A comprehensive, searchable, online database of ICT programs at colleges, CEGEPs, universities, and private career colleges across Canada.

- Professional Development ICTC promotes a strong and ongoing supply of highly skilled ICT workers. If Canada wishes to maintain or exceed its current level of competition in the global ICT market, it needs to improve the market’s access to all available labour sources in the most efficient way possible.

Current estimates suggest that Canadian ICT labour market demand will grow at a rate faster than domestic supply can accommodate. Since 2003, the ICT sector has experienced a growth of approximately 4% per annum.

ICTC Professional Development achieves its goals through the advancement of ICT students, individuals in career transition, and internationally educated professionals (IEPs).

ICTC is currently undertaking the following programs in this area:

Career Focus The Career Focus program helps industry create meaningful work experience for underemployed or unemployed graduates of a science or IT program. It is a Canada-wide wage subsidy program that offsets the hiring cost to industry for these entry-level positions.

Internationally Educated Professional Initiative (IEP) The IEP Initiative focuses on human resource (supply and demand) issues facing the Canadian ICT market, particularly the need to improve the integration of IEPs by recognizing credentials and experience and promote labour mobility and diversity in Canada’s ICT sector.

Women in Information and Communication Technology (WIT) A new initiative by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) aims to improve the attraction of women to the Canadian ICT Industry.

Contact ICTC

Information and Communications Technology Council116 Lisgar StreetSuite 300Ottawa , OntarioK2P 0C2

Telephone: [phone]Fax: [phone]

Please direct your inquiries about ICTC and its projects and programs to: [e-mail]

For membership inquiries, please email: [e-mail]

ICTC is a not-for-profit sector council that strives to create a strong, prepared and highly educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. ICTC is a catalyst for change, pushing for innovations that will provide skills definitions, labour market intelligence, career awareness and professional development for the Canadian ICT industry, educators and governments. We forge partnerships that will help develop the quantity and quality of ICT professionals needed to maintain and improve Canada’s position as a leader in the global marketplace.

To achieve these goals, ICTC focuses on four main areas that are proven building blocks for a healthy, successful and forward-looking sector:

Skills DefinitionICTC Skills Definitions is an effective human resource reference tool, whether you are an ICT manager hiring and developing staff, an ICT professional thinking about a career move, a statistician concerned with supply and demand for workers, an educator planning curriculum that incorporates career skills, or a student looking for a ICT career.

Labour Market Intelligence ICTC is a recognized leader in providing accurate data, analysis and forecasting on labour market intelligence for ICT human resource issues.

LMI researches and reports on labour market issues facing the ICT industry to build a deeper understanding of Canada’s ICT sector, which will help develop future human resource strategies and Canadian careers in ICT occupations.

ICTC uses this research to shape projects and programs aimed at enhancing Canada’s competitiveness in the global ICT labour market. The research also enables industry, government and the education sector to develop the strategies needed to handle future HR challenges by providing a clear, accurate view of current national labour market issues.

Career Awareness ICTC Career Awareness provides programs and tools to explore the career possibilities in Canada ’s ICT sector, and we are dedicated to presenting an accurate picture of the sector’s exciting and diverse work environment. ICTC believes in developing a highly educated and motivated workforce that will drive the future of the industry and ensure that Canada remains competitive in tomorrow’s global ICT sector.

In partnership with Canadian industry and the education sector, ICTC strives to improve standards, education and employment within the sector. Through career awareness initiatives, ICTC also aims to improve the quality of the ICT work experience.

Learn more about our various initiatives, including:

"Focus on Information Technology (FIT)": ICTC is a leader in developing IT skills in Canadian high school students with its national FIT program for students in grades 11 and 12. FIT provides a head start on post-secondary education goals by giving students a foundation of technical, business and interpersonal skills. FIT provides both national and industry certifications.

"DiscoverIT Web Site": Designed for students, teachers and parents, this is the first destination for information about careers in Canada ’s ICT sector. www.discoverit.ca

"Uni-search-ITy": A comprehensive, searchable, online database of ICT programs at colleges, CEGEPs, universities, and private career colleges across Canada. "www.uni-search-Ity.ca"

Professional Development ICTC promotes a strong and ongoing supply of highly skilled ICT workers. If Canada wishes to maintain or exceed its current level of competition in the global ICT market, it needs to improve the market’s access to all available labour sources in the most efficient way possible.

Current estimates suggest that Canadian ICT labour market demand will grow at a rate faster than domestic supply can accommodate. Since 2003, the ICT sector has experienced a growth of approximately 4% per annum.

ICTC Professional Development achieves its goals through the advancement of ICT students, individuals in career transition, and internationally educated professionals (IEPs).

ICTC is currently undertaking the following programs in this area:

"Career Focus": The Career Focus program helps industry create meaningful work experience for underemployed or unemployed graduates of a science or IT program. It is a Canada-wide wage subsidy program that offsets the hiring cost to industry for these entry-level positions.

"Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP)Integration Initiative": The IEP Integration Initiative focuses on human resource (supply and demand) issues facing the Canadian ICT market, particularly the need to improve the integration of IEPs by recognizing credentials and experience and promote labour mobility and diversity in Canada’s ICT sector.

"Women in Information and Communication Technology:" A new initiative by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) aims to improve the attraction of women to the Canadian ICT Industry.

Contact ICTC

Information and Communications Technology Council116 Lisgar StreetSuite 300Ottawa , OntarioK2P 0C2

Telephone: [phone]Fax: [phone]

Please direct your inquiries about ICTC and its projects and programs to: [e-mail] membership inquiries, please email: [e-mail]

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