Belleville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jill Raycroft, September 19, 2017 (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)
The low labour supply in the Quinte area, particularly for manufacturing, is causing some concern to the Quinte Economic Development Commssion and the Belleville Chamber of Commerce.
At a meeting this week, various members questioned whether schools or parents were “on track” regarding advice to students about their employment futures.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jill Raycroft said many employers such, as call centres, are looking for people.
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She says parents should realize that a college diploma for instance can lead to a variety of jobs, leading to advancement.
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Raycroft says it’s a matter of highlighting what happens beyond the front door.
QEDC Chair Ross Rae said he didn’t know “if education is doing a good job” in this area, and member Ted Reid questioned whether or not “the (employment) system was flexible enough to train people at mid-level.”
