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INNOVATION SKILLS KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
- National and International Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- innovation economy
1, record 1, English, innovation%20economy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An economy in which research, knowledge, technology skills and innovation underpin the competitiveness of traditional sectors(such as mining and agriculture) and of emerging sectors. 2, record 1, English, - innovation%20economy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The innovation economy is an economy that is fueled by innovation technology and talent. It is characterized by the rapid growth of high-wage jobs, the development of high-growth industries and the existence of high-impact economic multipliers. In the innovation economy, there are large numbers of significant startup successes, successive waves of new technologies and extremely active networks of people and organizations. Such an economy quickly adapts to change, effectively responds to opportunity and is centered around smart, talented and skilled individuals. 3, record 1, English, - innovation%20economy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is ... about new processes, practices and ways of doing things, locally and internationally. 2, record 1, English, - innovation%20economy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- économie de l'innovation
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9conomie%20de%20l%27innovation
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'économie de l'innovation explore les relations entre des mécanismes économiques, comme la croissance, la compétitivité ou l'emploi, et l'innovation technologique. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9conomie%20de%20l%27innovation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Doctrinas, políticas y sistemas económicos
- Economía nacional e internacional
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- economía de la innovación
1, record 1, Spanish, econom%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20innovaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Training of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sector council
1, record 2, English, sector%20council
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sectoral council 2, record 2, English, sectoral%20council
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organization that brings together representatives from business, labour, education, and other professional groups within an industry or profession [to champion a training culture in Canada]. 3, record 2, English, - sector%20council
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The objectives of sector councils are to : define and anticipate skills requirements, promote lifelong learning in the workplace, facilitate mobility and labour market transitions, help workers get skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation and to sustain a competitive advantage in the changing economy, and encourage the private sector to take ownership and invest in solutions that address skills challenges. 4, record 2, English, - sector%20council
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conseil sectoriel
1, record 2, French, conseil%20sectoriel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisation dirigée par un partenariat de représentants dans un domaine défini de l'activité économique, qui cherche à cerner les enjeux actuels et futurs liés aux ressources humaines, aux compétences et à l'apprentissage et à s'occuper de ces questions, dans divers domaines du marché du travail canadien. 2, record 2, French, - conseil%20sectoriel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
- Capacitación del personal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- consejo sectorial
1, record 2, Spanish, consejo%20sectorial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Training of Personnel
- Economics
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Innovation and Skills in the Knowledge Economy 1, record 3, English, Innovation%20and%20Skills%20in%20the%20Knowledge%20Economy
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An Industry Canada and Human Resources Development Canada Forum, March 20-21, 2000, in Toronto. 1, record 3, English, - Innovation%20and%20Skills%20in%20the%20Knowledge%20Economy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): Industry Canada (in Toronto). 1, record 3, English, - Innovation%20and%20Skills%20in%20the%20Knowledge%20Economy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Économique
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Innovation et compétences dans l'économie du savoir
1, record 3, French, Innovation%20et%20comp%C3%A9tences%20dans%20l%27%C3%A9conomie%20du%20savoir
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un forum d'Industrie Canada et de Développement des ressources humaines Canada. 1, record 3, French, - Innovation%20et%20comp%C3%A9tences%20dans%20l%27%C3%A9conomie%20du%20savoir
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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