Frequently Asked Questions about ThirdQuarter.
What is ThirdQuarter?
This program is a two-year pilot project to help employers find experienced ThirdQuarter employees who are 50-plus and want to delay or reverse their retirement. ThirdQuarter is an online meeting place that makes it easier for individuals to find jobs that match their skills. It also helps businesses and organizations narrow the field of potential employees to those who have the skills they're seeking.
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What are the objectives of this project?
The overall objective is to increase the number of ThirdQuarter workers, while helping businesses and organizations address skills shortages.
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How are ThirdQuarters defined?
ThirdQuarter Canadians are mature individuals aged 50 and over who want to use their career and life skills to explore new jobs, work flexible hours or volunteer in their communities.
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Why do we need a program like ThirdQuarter?
Canada's population and workforce are rapidly retiring. This is a serious problem affecting the growth of Canadian firms and the future prosperity of businesses and communities, especially in rural and small communities. Many people aged 50-plus want to use their experience and skills to work and mentor a younger generation.
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Why not just use a regular online job bank to do this?
ThirdQuarter is unlike other job banks in that it doesn't use traditional approaches or resumes to find matches. The program focuses on the underlying essential skills that individuals aged 50 and over have and that businesses need. Many ThirdQuarter Canadians want a change from the work they've done all their lives. A typical resume or job bank focuses on prior employment and doesn't tell the employer the full story of an individual's skills or hidden talents. ThirdQuarter will use a series of skill tools to help bring those talents to the surface.
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How much does this cost?
There is no cost to firms or ThirdQuarter workers to register.
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How do businesses benefit from this project?
ThirdQuarter employees need less training, possess a good work ethic, have mentorship and leadership skills and know the value of customer service.
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Where is ThirdQuarter offered?
This program is being tested in 14 communities in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces. Most communities have populations under 250,000. The recent addition of Victoria expands the project into its largest urban centre.
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In each pilot community, ThirdQuarter has employed one or more co-ordinators on a part-time basis. Working in partnership with local chambers of commerce or other organizations, community co-ordinators are the project's advocates. They work with individuals, businesses and organizations to access the website and register. They can be reached via the regional page of the website.
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Will volunteer opportunities be posted and available?
Can volunteer and charitable organizations offer volunteer positions and opportunities?
Yes. Volunteer and charitable organizations should register as businesses and identify either ongoing or time-specific volunteer jobs and opportunities. In registering, individuals can designate whether they are willing to consider volunteer opportunities.
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