Researching the growing sector of agri-business, WFWE will identify occupational information of jobs that are traditionally associated with this sector and related jobs that have practical application to the needs of employers in the agricultural sector, such as supply chain management and technical specialists. The report will also include feedback from employers on challenges and opportunities for those interested in entering the workforce. A summary video will highlight occupations and employer expectations.
3. A promising occupation is a job that is likely
to be in demand in the next 3 to 5 years in
Windsor-Essex.
A promising sector is a segment of the
economy that has several promising
occupations within it.
7. The Canadian agriculture sector will require
90,000 additional workers by 2013.
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce
In Canada, employment in
agriculture increased by 14%
between 1997 and 2010.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
By the year 2020, there will be a
5.5% increase in agriculture-
related jobs in Essex County. That’s
376 new jobs!
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food
In Ontario, 3 jobs exist for every agriculture
graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
- JRG Consulting Group Survey
A promising occupation is one that is likely to be in demand in the next 3 to 5 years.This was determined through looking at the aging population of some of the jobs as well as investment and labour shortages within the region.Over 50 employers and associations were consulted to confirm that these occupations are likely to be in demand in the next 3 to 5 years in the region.
Took an in depth look at the agri-business sectorConducted interviews with other 30 agri-business employers, educators and stakeholders in our regionSector’s future workforce needs, opportunities and challenges