Spotlight on Guelph Best Bet Careers for Your Future

What Does Guelph Look Like Now? Young population years Large growth - 8.8% Household income-$55, 919 Level of education- 60% post secondary education

What Do Jobs Look Like in Guelph? Linamar- 10,700 Upper grand district school board –4,164 University of Guelph-3,723 Cargil Meat Solutions- 1,500 City of Guelph-1,500 Guelph General Hospital- 1,150 Polycon- 1,000

What Do Jobs Look Like in Guelph? Manufacturing Education Food Processing Government Health Care

Small Businesses 80% of people are employed by businesses that employ less than 50 people What advantages and disadvantages are there?

Trends Technology Knowledge based economy Globalization Demographics What is the impact of this?

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What Industries Might Grow In Guelph? Life Science, Agri-food and Biotechnology Environmental technology Manufacturing

Life Science & Agri-Food $63 million industry in Ontario 6,000 in Guelph-Wellington Biotechnology, Agri-food technology, Agricultural supply, Equipment, Education, Food processing, Associations, Research, Marketing and more

Environmental Technology Very fast growing Province wide focus Over 45 companies in Guelph, employing over 1,500 people

Manufacturing Currently largest industry Over 25% of Guelph’s labour force Large manufacturing plants

So What Kind of Jobs Are Out There For ME In Guelph?

Manufacturing Tax Manager Executive Assistant Industrial Electricians Dispatcher University Degree Degree or Diploma Trade Certificate OSSD $52, ,000 $35, ,000 $40, ,000 14$/hour, 25,000-29,000 full time Match it up!

Manufacturing Tax Manager Executive Assistant Industrial Electricians Dispatcher University Degree Degree or Diploma Trade Certificate OSSD $52, ,000 $35, ,000 $40, ,000 14$/hour, 25,000-29,000 full time

Environmental Technology EI&C Engineer Engineering Design Technologist Truck Driver Shipper Degree in Electrical Engineering Degree or Diploma in engineering technology OSSD + on the job training, OSSD $44, ,000 $76, ,000 $30, ,000 $22,000-29,000 Match it up!

Environmental Technology EI&C Engineer Engineering Design Technologist Truck Driver Shipper Degree in Electrical Engineering Degree or Diploma in engineering technology OSSD + on the job training, OSSD $44, ,000 $76, ,000 $30, ,000 $22,000-29,000

Life Science Surgeon Child Life Specialist Speech and Language Pathologist Paramedics Chef Custodians Degree, Med School, Certifying test, Residency Degree+ 1 year Grad school Degree, 2 years masters College Diploma Trade Certificate OSSD $125, ,00 $50, ,000 $33, ,000 $34,000-42,000 $35,000-45,000 $20,000-28,000 Match it up!

Life Science Surgeon Child Life Specialist Speech and Language Pathologist Paramedics Degree, Med School, Certifying test, Residency Degree+ 1 year Grad school Degree, 2 years masters College Diploma $125, ,00 $50, ,000 $33, ,000 $34,000-42,000 ChefTrade Certificate $35,000-45,000 Custodians OSSD$20,000-28,000

Agri-Food Scientist Marketing Specialist Accountants Mechanic Farm Worker PhD in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry Degree in: Science, agriculture, marketing or business Diploma in: Business Administration Trade Certificate No specific training, may need specialization $79, ,000 $51, ,000 $48, ,000 $35,000-50,000 $10/hr, $20,000 Match it up!

Agri-Food Scientist Marketing Specialist Accountants Mechanic PhD in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry Degree in: Science, agriculture, marketing or business Diploma in: Business Administration Trade Certificate $79, ,000 $51, ,000 $48, ,000 $35,000-50,000 Farm Worker No specific training, may need specialization $10/hr, $20,000

Your Turn! In three groups complete employee classified ads for one of three large employers in Guelph. Include position title, education required, experiences necessary and salary range

Changes in the Community How has Guelph adapted to changes? Are there positive and negative aspects? Denso Manufacturing University Expansion

What About The Future? How would Guelph respond to these possible changes? Linamar Plant closes Larger American Chain Stores TDL planned expansion Fast Food Chains Decrease Bus Service is cancelled permanently

In Conclusion… Guelph is high growth Prepare for changes and knowledge based economy Guelph Industries can accommodate the four pathways, but consider your options and goals carefully Think outside the box New jobs are emerging, think towards the FUTURE!

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