Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board
265 Front St North Suite 504 N7T7X1 Sarnia, ON, Canada

Our 2020/2021 Local Labour Market Plan is now available! This year we had the added challenge of developing a labour market plan during a time of unprecedented change. We hope that the information this report contains will help to direct programming, economic development and workforce planning for the community. Some key themes have emerged this year relating to our workforce including: women in skilled trades, the out migration of youth and how to maintain our workforce need...s, the shift in employer needs, connecting newcomers to employment opportunities, the importance of Employment Ontario services, and the shift to remote workforces. View the report here: https://www.slwdb.org/wp-conte/uploads//01/LLMP-Report.pdf

WISL currently featuring over 55 active job opportunities for students including summer job programs. Search 'Student Jobs' on the WISL job board today --> http://ow.ly/HvJk50Dy7zB

Make your job search easier with the WISL job board, where you'll find postings from the top 23 job boards exclusive to Sarnia Lambton all in one place! Start your job search today! https://www.slwdb.org/jobs/

The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership has updated its COVID-19 Resources for Business webpage to provide the most up-to-date information for businesses who are impacted by the ongoing pandemic. For more information and to see all updates, visit: https://www.sarnialambton.on.ca//covid-19-resources-for-bu

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario is launching the 5-10-15 Main Street Innovation Challenge, a Digital Main Street Community Collaboration Project with regional economic development partners to support the transformation of main streets and serve the small business community struggling as a result of COVID-19. https://techalliance.ca/5-10-15Challenge/

Ontario introduces new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to help eligible small business owners who needed to close or significantly restrict their services during the shutdown, https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/59788/post-4

The EmployerOne Survey is a community-wide survey that gathers data directly from local employers, to help local employers. Survey results provide insights into local workforce needs and help to identify trends. The feedback we receive from the survey allows us to assist local business owners, job seekers and other stakeholders with workforce and career planning. This year, we have worked to create a shorter, easier survey to address:... Your challenges with recruitment, retention and hard-to-fill positions. The challenges faced by small businesses and sole proprietors. The impact of COVID-19 on business operations. Complete the survey to be entered into a draw to win a $100 grand prize and one of 8 $25 gift cards redeemable at over 275+ small businesses throughout Lambton County. Complete the survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EmployerOne2021

Register today for a FREE Virtual Hiring Information Session for Employers! Tuesday, January 12 at 10 AM To learn more and to register, visit lambtoncollege.ca/CESevents. You will receive log-in information from [email protected] 24 hours prior to the webinar.

Begin your job search today, with WISL! https://www.slwdb.org/wisl/map/

The LKDSB OYAP program is sponsoring an information session for students and parents. Learn 5 Great Reasons for a Career in the Trades hosted by Dr. Jon Callegher, Executive Director, Job Talks on December 9th, at 7pm. Visit www.step4step.ca to register!

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is proud to launch an online training program for workers new to the agricultural sector, created in partnership with the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus Business Development Centre. The Ontario Agriculture Worker Safety and Awareness Certificate, designed to complement on the farm training, is being offered for only $49 (valued at $299) until the end of June 2021 for up to five employees at an operation. The certificate p...rogram includes several e-learning modules designed to provide a broad overview of health and safety on a farm, an introduction to farm equipment operation and safety, and an introduction to both crop farm operations and livestock farm operations. Learn more at https://feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/

Are you looking to start a career in the Skilled Trades? Start your search on WISL where you can view the current Skilled Trades job postings available specifically in Sarnia Lambton! Visit: https://www.slwdb.org/jobs/

Are you an employer hiring in Sarnia Lambton? Increase the reach of your job postings with WISL! Just add your job posting to one of the top 23 job websites and WISL will automatically add your posting on its board/map. View the list of job boards here: https://www.slwdb.org/wisl/faqs/

CAHRC and LFA would like to understand the impact of the pandemic on the agriculture workforce to help ensure the agriculture industry is able to recover quickly in the coming years. Share your experiences as an employer in the agricultural sector here: http://survey.conferenceboard.ca//82/COVID19_Employer_Sur/

Complete the survey today to be entered to win one of five $25 vouchers! The survey is designed to better understand specific challenges businesses are facing, and how the community and government can best support local employers. https://www.sarnialambton.on.ca/covid19survey

You have reached the final stage of your job search or maybe you are ready to move into a new career. Now, all that stands between you and the job offer is the interview. Learn how you can stand out from the competition by joining SLWDB's virtual interview skills workshop.... Registration is Free! Spaces are limited! http://ow.ly/35BU50CqFy4

The Career Library is a new tool that complements our Career Explorer. Users can now navigate occupations in demand and the paths that are available as next steps following their career trajectory. Access the Career Library here: https://www.slwdb.org/wisl/occupations/

Have you tried WISLs Career Explorer? A visual tool that makes finding information about career paths between jobs easier. Using this tool, you can find useful information about in-demand jobs, job conditions, wages, skills, and more.... https://www.slwdb.org/wisl/career-explorer/

Are you a job seeker in Sarnia-Lambton? Join us for a MULTI-DAY virtual Interview Skills Workshop designed by local employment experts! Spaces are limited, Register today! http://ow.ly/QBr850Bok00... Spaces are limited! https://youtu.be/b6usDDZsZeo

WISLs August job posting highlights are now available! Sign up for our monthly newsletter, where you can receive updates on monthly job posting highlights, and upcoming events/workshops that support local job seekers and employers! Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/0bf80/slwdb-september-newsletter-4251470

Create the most efficient working environment for everyone on your team with SLWDBs upcoming team building workshop! Find out how to discover each team members preferred style of communication, working conditions, and discomfort zones. Register today!... slwdb-trima.eventbrite.com See more

Make your job search easier with WISL, where youll find postings from the top 23 job boards exclusive to Sarnia Lambton all in one place! https://www.slwdb.org/jobs/

You have reached the final stage of your job search. Now, all that stands between you and the job offer is the interview. Join SLWDBs upcoming Improv for Job Seekers webinar, an interview skills workshop series. Spaces are limited, Register today!... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-for-job-seekers-virtual See more

Your experiences help us develop programs and projects geared toward bettering the local economic environment while strengthening our growing local workforce. Complete an online consultation survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/slwdbconsult2020 Thank you for all that you contribute to our community!

With WISL, you can search jobs posted online exclusively in the Sarnia Lambton area. Built in filters make it easy to view locations and resources that best fit your needs, lifestyle and career path. https://www.slwdb.org/wisl/map/

Its here - Volume 3 of Year of Local has been released! Congratulations from your fans and avid readers at Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board! Not only does this great book tell the story of nearly 100 local businesses, nonprofits, musicians and community builders, it tells our favorite story - the story of us!... Get your copy at The Book Keeper today for $25. All proceeds from the sale of Year of Local books go directly back to the community and are donated to the nonprofit organizations featured in this volume. All three volumes of Year of Local stories are featured on www.hashtaglocal.com, which now houses a number of initiatives that are geared towards helping local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Year of Local have been working on a big build-out of the citizen portal and will be rolling out additional tools in the coming months. Stay tuned for more details. Follow Year of Local: Facebook @hashtaglocalsarnia Instagram @hashtaglocal_sarnia Twitter @htlocal_sarnia.

Find easy to navigate georeferenced census population data for the various areas of Sarnia Lambton with WISLs Census Tool. Filters include total population by age group, languages spoken most at home, income levels, and many other available metrics. https://www.slwdb.org/wisl/census-tool/

Have a wonderful Labour Day Monday everyone! The SLWDB office will be closed today, and will resume regular hours or operation on Tuesday September 8th, 2020.

The SLWDB office will be closed on Monday September 7. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday September 8. Happy Labour Day Long Weekend Sarnia Lambton!

TRIMA is all about understanding and aligning everyones personalities, preferences, and competencies to create a corporate culture that values each team members contribution. Join lead facilitator, Karen Minty, who has over 20 years experience in various leadership and training positions in the corporate world. She has both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Adult Education, and is also certified to facilitate both the TRIMA and DISC Models of Human Behaviour. Karen bring...s a mix of practical experience, creativity and intuition to all her workshops. Her witty sense of humour, high energy and thought-provoking insights ensure her training will be results-oriented, super relevant, and heaps of FUN! In this online workshop, you will discover each team members preferred style of communication, working conditions, and discomfort zones. With that information, you can collaborate and adapt your behaviour to create the most efficient ideal working environment for everyone. You can expect the following benefits: understand personality styles improve communication value teammates strengths boost teamwork & morale create a balanced team reduce employee turnover Register today! slwdb-trima.eventbrite.com

Are you a job seeker in Sarnia Lambton? Join Chelsey Hart, a local career coach, entrepreneur and business advisor as she leads you through a series of practical, interactive workshops designed by local employment experts to help you stand out from the competition. The Improv for Job Seekers series is made up of two 90 min sessions during which you will get hands on practice learning to confidently respond to common interview questions, difficult interview questions and h...ow to ask your interviewer thoughtful questions in return. I will guide you through activities that will allow you to be make sure the interviewer remembers you. I will also help you prepare to tackle other types of interviews, including phone and video interviews. Spaces are limited! https://youtu.be/b6usDDZsZeo Register Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-for-job-seekers-virtual

Are you a student looking for employment? Search the 46 student job postings that were collected by WISL this week! Use WISL while you search: https://www.slwdb.org/jobs/

You have reached the final stage of your job search. Now, all that stands between you and that job offer is the interview. SLWDB is excited to announce Improv for Job Seekers an interview skills workshop series. Join Chelsey Hart, a local career coach, entrepreneur and business advisor as she leads you through a series of practical, interactive workshops designed by local employment experts to help you stand out from the competition. ... The Improv for Job Seekers series is made up of two 90 min sessions during which you will get hands on practice learning to confidently respond to common interview questions, difficult interview questions and how to ask your interviewer thoughtful questions in return. I will guide you through activities that will allow you to be make sure the interviewer remembers you. I will also help you prepare to tackle other types of interviews, including phone and video interviews. Each one of these sessions is composed of only 20 participants, allowing for a supportive learning environment delivered virtually, in the comfort of your home. Spaces are limited! https://youtu.be/b6usDDZsZeo Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-for-job-seekers-virtual

Are you looking for employment opportunities in the Sarnia Lambton area? Find over 400 job postings in the Sarnia Lambton area posted this week using the WISL Jobs Board ! Start your job search today: https://www.slwdb.org/jobs/

The Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership in collaboration with Leereye and Layer0 Security Inc. are hosting this informative webinar to help business owners & the public understand the basics of cyber security. As a result of the current pandemic, many businesses have adopted e-commerce solutions as a way to continue providing their services and products to the public. In addition, many consumers who werent already using online shopping have taken the plunge and are beginning... to use e-commerce options more frequently. How is our personal information protected? What can businesses and consumers do to prevent identity theft and fraud? What are some other cyber security threats we need to be aware of even if we arent shopping online? Join this informative webinar to find out about all of this and more. Please send specific questions or topics youd like us to address by emailing [email protected] no later than Sept 18th. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cyber-security-webinar-presente

SLWDB is excited to announce Improv for Job Seekers an interview skills workshop series. https://youtu.be/b6usDDZsZeo The Improv for Job Seekers series is made up of two 90 min sessions during which you will get hands on practice learning to confidently respond to common interview questions, difficult interview questions and how to ask your interviewer thoughtful questions in return. I will guide you through activities that will allow you to be make sure the interview...er remembers you. I will also help you prepare to tackle other types of interviews, including phone and video interviews. Each one of these sessions is composed of only 20 participants, allowing for a supportive learning environment delivered virtually, in the comfort of your home. Spaces are limited! Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-for-job-seekers-virtual

Make your job search easier, with WISL, Sarnia Lambtons exclusive online job board that collects postings from 23 job boards in the area. https://www.slwdb.org/jobs/

The Federal Government has announced its intention to make changes simplifying EI applications, extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) an additional four weeks, and introducing three new benefit programs to take the place of CERB once it expires. Read more about these changes here: http://ow.ly/z49f50B9IW8

Dont miss this $5000 grant opportunity being offered by FedDev Ontario. Open to any woman-led SMEs in Southern Ontario including small retail shops, sole proprietors and personal service industry. The funding is designed to support costs associated with: The acquisition of required/mandated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Workspace reconfiguration to accommodate physical distancing... Hardware/software upgrades to enhance online capacity, client servicing and accessibility To learn more about this opportunity and complete an application form, please visit http://www.windsoressexsmallbusiness.com/re3-details

Want to see the latest job postings in Sarnia Lambton? Click here whats new over the last 24 hours! www.slwdb.org/wisl/latest-job-postings/... Search the all WISL job postings: www.slwdb.org/wisl

Discover how to build a strong and balanced team with TRIMA facilitator, Karen Minty, M.Ed. at SLWDBs upcoming Team Building workshop! Register today! slwdb-trima.eventbrite.com

Are you considering a career in the skilled trades? Search local skilled trades job postings with WISL. https://www.slwdb.org/jobs/