The APGST is a regional partnership between labour, business and education/training institutions. Its mission and mandate is “to coordinate decision-making and action to address overall concerns regarding labour shortages and skills gaps in the Gateway, and build appropriate capacity in labour resources in innovative ways.”

The key objectives of the APGST are to establish and maintain an industry-driven cross-sectoral partnership to:

• Target pressing skills issues related specifically to the Gateway;
• Implement stakeholder driven projects and oversee their successful completion;
• Leverage investments in existing skills and human resource development projects in APGST sectors;
• Broker and support partnerships among industry stakeholders; and
• Advance solutions and strategies adopted by the APGST for the benefit of other sectors provincially and nationally.

1. To provide relevant and unique labour market information.
2. To serve as a clearinghouse between industry sectors for labour market information, project information, common issues and best practices, successful strategies and solutions.
3. To assist industries to promote the APG as a place to work.
4. To research and provide awareness of the future of work in the APG.
5. To assist industry sectors to address skills gaps.

1. Develop a results-based management and accountability framework for new or renewed programs and initiatives;
2. Establish ongoing performance monitoring and performance measurement practices;
3. Evaluate issues related to the implementation and administration of a program or initiative, including those that are delivered through partnership arrangements (formative or mid-term evaluation); and
4. Evaluate programs and initiatives related to relevance, success, and cost-effectiveness.

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