Have the partners review and agree on what the local construction industry needs and what the Aboriginal community has to offer.  Approach other knowledgeable individuals and groups to get a complete picture – of today’s situation but also tomorrow’s.

Summarize the situation in a brief document.

Assessing the labour situation means comparing “supply” and “demand”.

• Look carefully at the supply of workers, such as:
  • How many Aboriginal workers could be available;
  • What skills do they already have;
  • What skills could they acquire and when;
  • What barriers or challenges need to be addressed.
• Look at the demand for workers
  • How many jobs need to be filled and when;
  • What skills are required;
  • What are the long-term career prospects;
  • What barriers or challenges need to be addressed.

Use these questions to guide you and your partners in assessing the labour situation.