Beyond Manitoba
Academic credentials are often automatically included in job requirements because they are seen as minimum standards for skills and knowledge.
But current practice in Europe is placing increasing emphasis on recognizing learning in the workplace because that is where the rubber hits the road in terms of effectiveness.
John Konrad has been tracking these issues for several years as a vocational instructor and an internationally recognized researcher.
Document and assess competencies for job advancement as well as meet an international competency audit requirement.
Integrate new Canadians into a retail/warehouse operation.
Recognize and expand scope of practice to meet unique Northern health care needs.
Identify and document required job skills and training through a Skills Passport.
Transition skilled individuals to meet requirement in a newly-regulated profession.
Strengthen succession and career planning.
Streamline job descriptions and classifications.
Assist individuals entering the workforce to recognize, document and market employability skills.
Recruit the right workers to meet labour and skill shortages in the heavy construction industry.