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1.4 million Canadians employed in
tourism industry.
300,000 new jobs in the industry
between 1998 and 2005.
One third of tourism workers are
under 25, women make up 51% of industry workers, almost 20% of
workers have other than French or English for first language.
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Job growth significant in Food and
Beverage and Adventure Tourism sectors.
Level of formal education has increased
in all tourism areas.
More skilled workers are needed.
Opportunities for new Canadians exist.
Demand is expected to increase for
technical and computer related skills.
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Planning Guide, Students's Travel Map, Career Awareness Presentation
Kit (scripted dialogue, overheads and video) and a CD-ROM.
Canadian Tourism Human Resources
Council (CTHRC)
http://www.cthrc.ca
170 Laurier Ave. West,
Suite 1104,
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V5.
Tel: (613) 231-6949,
Fax: (613) 231-6853,
E-mail: wswedlove@cthrc.ca
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Tourism Careers for Youth: in-class
and workplace training.
National occupational standards for
50 tourism positions.
Professional certification for many
occupations.
Over 400 college and university programs
offered across Canada.
Workplace training and self-study
workbooks are produced by the CTHRC.
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