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The mandate is to bring people and resources together to deliver programming that complements our education system and provides community-based learning opportunities for students. The IEC serves 195 Schools, 13,550 Students, 1,265 Teachers and 2,040 Employers.

» Passport to Prosperity
Passport to Prosperity – a provincial campaign designed to increase the number of employers participating in student work experience programs. Passport to Prosperity is being managed locally by the Industry-Education Council (IEC) of Hamilton.

Opportunities for Employers to work with students.

How to get started!

What are Employers Expected to Do?

Provide a safe working and learning environment

Direct and guide students' learning through on-site supervision Help students functions as an integral part of the team

Facilitate challenging learning experiences that will encourage personal growth and develop career goals

What Support Will You Receive?
Our School Staff will:

Assess student and placement to ensure a good match

Organize and conduct pre-placement orientation to prepare students including Job Maintenance and Health and Safety

Manage administrative tasks including: WSIB (covered by Ministry of Education if the student is not receiving wages) and evaluation

Consult regularly with employers, supervisors, and students to ensure a successful experience

Benefits for Employers

Increases the number of better trainined, better prepared workers

Provides the skilled workers needed for today's competitive market

Attracts youth to industry sectors facing skill shortages

Brings fresh, new ideas and perspectives into the workplace

Builds the leadership interpersonal skills of your existing team

Makes Economic Sense

Cost efficient, effective means of training your future workforce

Cost efficient, low-risk method of recruiting

Builds your reputation as an "employer of choice"

Stronger Communities, Better Schools

Curriculum is enhanced when employers and schools work together to integrate classroom and workplace learning

Economic development and growth flourishes with a well-trained, skilled labour force.

"Students bring a unique perspective to the workplace - we love the engergy of the students, the excitement they bring. We wish we could package it. It is a huge success when you see how quickly they learn and become experts at the job." 
                                         Linda Goncalves, Rogers Cable 20