Table of Contents Executive Summary
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Introduction
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Section I: The Alberta Economy: A Recent History
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Section II: The Alberta Economy: A Future Perspective and Focus on Technology
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The Growing Demand for Digitally-skilled Talent in Alberta
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Section III: Forecasting Alberta’s Future: High-growth Sectors and the Digital and Technical Occupations that Drive Them
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Healthcare
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Advanced Manufacturing
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Cleantech
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Interactive Digital Media
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Spotlight on Oil & Gas – Employment Growth Prospects for the Sector
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Section IV: Job Growth in Alberta: A Regional Analysis
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Calgary
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Edmonton
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Lethbridge
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Section V: Top Jobs & Skills in Alberta
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In-demand Skills
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Section VI: Supply Streams – The Link to Alberta’s Digital Future
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The Alberta Talent Gap
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Youth & New Grads
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Women Immigrants
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Indigenous Peoples
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Persons with disabilities
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Conclusion
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Appendices
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