CEE Industry Advisory Committee

CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals - Industry Advisory Committee Purpose:

The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) of the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals assists the Program Delivery Department Leadership with ensuring that our programs and initiatives are aligned with current and changing industry standards and best practices. There will be four committees in total, focusing on the following industries:

1. Finance

2. Entertainment

3. Tech

4. Social Impact and Justice Reform

Industry & Program Overview

Finance Overview:

CEE has a goal to empower members with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the Finance industry. We offer workshops on key financial topics like budgeting, investments, insurance, mortgages, and real estate.

Finance Overview:

Insurance Program: A 10-week program plus a 12-week paid internship. This program offers industry-specific professional development covering topics such as insurance products,

underwriting processes, risk assessment, contracts and claims customer service, and industry regulations. The opportunity to develop both hard (i.e. Excel) and soft skills (i.e. communication, critical thinking, etc.)

Mortgage Exploration: A 10-week program with the potential for a paid placement. This

program covers topics such as Mortgage Lending & Banking, Mortgage Operations, Budgeting, Being Black in Finance, Property Acquisition and more. Our members can obtain their Mortgage Framework Certification through this program

Entertainment Overview

The CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals’ specialized programs nurture and support Black talent by providing training, mentorship, and networking to develop their creative skills and help them navigate the Entertainment industry.

Entertainment Programs:

E-Trades: An 8-week training and development program, with the potential for a 6-week paid placement, for those with a passion for a behind the scenes career in areas such as set construction, lighting, rigging, and audiovisual systems.

Styling: A 10-week program with the potential for a 4-week paid placement, for aspiring stylists, fashion aficionados, cosmetologists, and hair stylists. This program covers important theory and offers opportunity for practical application.

Tech Overview

The Tech Program offers both hands-on training to develop fundamental digital skills and the opportunity to earn industry certification to pursue a career in the technology.

Tech Programs:

Visual FX (VFX): A 23-week hybrid program with the potential for a 6-week paid placement. This program focuses on mastering industry standard NUKE and Adobe Creative software.

Additionally, participants earn skills in 3D Tracking, Monitor Compositing, Rig Removal, Greenscreen and Colour Keying Workflow, and more.

CEE Tech 2.0: A 24-week hybrid program with the potential for a 13-week paid placement. This program introduces Design Thinking, Illustrator, Photoshop, Web Design, and Coding as well as cybersecurity training that provides access to CISCO Net Certification Training and CISCO Packet Tracer, to develop skills in cybersecurity and networking essentials, Windows configuration,

cybersecurity gaming, and more.

Social Impact and Justice Reform

An initiative aimed to address systemic inequalities and promote fair treatment within legal, economic, and social systems. These efforts focus on creating sustainable change through advocacy.

Scope of Work

The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) will audit CEE's industry programs, offering recommendations on standards, best practices, and emerging trends. It will provide guidance on planning and resource development to improve program delivery and advise on aligning CEE's curriculum with industry needs, particularly in relation to employability. Additionally, the Committee will recommend relevant industry

certifications to enhance programming and help develop industry leads to support workforce development for CEE members.

Positions Available:

1. Industry Professional (3)- Currently working or recently retired from the industry

2. Industry Educators (2) - Actively teaching in an institution or program within the industry

3. Industry Recruiters (1)- Hiring manager or Talent acquisition specialist in the industry

4. Industry Governing body (1)- Union, Boards

Appointed Positions Available Chair

• Role: The Chairperson leads the IAT and ensures that the committee functions effectively.

Vice-Chair

• Role: The Vice-Chairperson supports the Chairperson and assumes their responsibilities in their absence.

Secretary

• Role: The Secretary manages the administrative tasks of the IAT.

Application Process:

The application process begins with submitting a completed application form, including a professional bio, resume, and cover letter. Once the application is received, it undergoes an initial review to ensure the candidate meets the basic requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. After the interviewed candidates are carefully evaluated, successful applicants are notified of their selection followed by onboarding.

Steps:

• Submit Application
• Application Review
• Interview
• Selection and Notification
• Onboarding

Application submissions can be submitted to hr@ceetoronto.org (mailto: hr@ceetoronto.org) no later than 5 pm on Thursday, October 31st, 2024