Workforce Development Board
159 King St K9J2R8 Peterborough, ON, Canada

e-Mail [email protected] or PM to register for the Virtual Information Session. Receive information on obtaining: An Ontario college certifica...te or diploma A university degree A high school diploma or equivalency Literacy and Workplace Skills And much more, ALL ONLINE, with registration, information on financial help, and ongoing support from our Contact North staff. See more

Register now to attend our virtual Succession & Contingency Planning session this Wednesday! Sign up today to learn how to navigate planning for a contingency with your business! Register here: http://bit.ly/SC-WDB ... Don't miss out! #EmployerEducation #SuccessionPlanning #ContingencyPlanning #TeamWDB

Employers: We want to hear from you! Please take our survey to help inform our Local Labour Market Planning report. It is important to hear from businesses of all sectors and sizes. Your feedback matters. ... http://bit.ly/LLMPsurvey #LocalLabourMarket #Survey #TeamWDB

Join us on November 25th for a virtual information session on Succession & Contingency Planning for employers. Learn best practices from Colleen Carruthers, experienced group facilitator and business coach. To register, click http://bit.ly/SC-WDB ... #EmployerEducation #SuccessionPlanning #ContingencyPlanning #TeamWDB

We’re hiring two project coordinators. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.wdb.ca/employerone-project-coordinator-job-pos/ Accepting resumes until October 30th! ... #hiring #employment #jobs #TeamWDB See more

In honour of Remembrance Day, our office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th. #RemembranceDay2020

The @WorkforceDB has the Edge! Representing Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton, Ontario, this community is partnering with us to inspi...re and build their local workforce. Check out https://hubs.li/H0zP_LB0 to explore how they are engaging schools, students, parents, and job-seekers! #skilledtrades #careers #TeamWDB See more

Are you responsible for recruitment at your organization? WDB wants to hear from you! Tell us about your experience with workforce needs. It is important to hear from businesses of all sectors and sizes. By completing this survey, you are helping to inform our Local Labour Market Planning project. The goal of this research is to provide timely and relevant local labour market information, including demographics and gaps in the local workforce, how automation has affected the ...workforce, and the barriers that are preventing employers from filling their workforce needs. Your contributions will help to support the development of a three-year outlook with an action plan in our 2021 Local Labour Market Planning report that will be available on our website in early 2021. Visit http://bit.ly/LLMPsurvey to take our survey! Your feedback matters! #LocalLabourMarket #Survey #TeamWDB

We're Hiring! We are currently looking for 3 Companion Staff and 1 PSW in the Lindsay area. Compassionate and caring individuals with open availability are a must. If you are interested, please email your resume to Tammy at [email protected].

Ontario is investing an additional $10 million next year to help training providers buy state-of-the-art equipment to improve apprentice training.https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-helping-apprentices-cover

On set with Edge Factor at South Pond Farms in Bethany, ON. Thanks Danielle for opening your doors to us! Jeremy Bout, Founder of The Edge Factor, is shooting an awesome video about community, learning and connection as part of the new Edge Factor Community Hub being developed by Workforce Development Board! A project on Career Pathways that will empower communities, inspire students and build relationships between local companies, schools and families to create a digital C...ommunity Hub with a wide range of local labour market information and feature key industries and in-demand occupations in the region. We cant wait to share the final video with you! Stay tuned #careerpathways

Check out one of two plant tour companies at this years virtual manufacturing conference! Harco Enterprises Ltd. Harco Enterprises is a family-owned and operate...d business located in Peterborough since 1964 and has grown to a 16,000 sq. ft. facility on the Parkway. This is home to a modern machine shop, tool room, design and manufacturing facility. With continuous investments in technology, skilled and dedicated employees, we go forward with great optimism. Our team strives to continually improve with new ideas, products, and methods - this means thinking of non-traditional items and considering many options previously unthinkable. Best Practices to be shared: Speed, Expertise & Organization - the perfect mix for resilience. Get your early bird tickets today! First 100 guests to purchase their tickets receive a gift box filled with goodies from across our three regions delivered to your location!

Today and Thursday!

COVID-19 period extended to January 2 to prevent temporary layoffs automatically becoming permanent. Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-extends-support-for-emplo

Do you have employees with the potential to become great supervisors? Nominate your them for the GROW Program's Incumbent Worker Training Program! Help them adv...ance their skills this offseason at no cost to you or the employees, as this program is funded in part by the provincial and federal governments. --- All approved incumbent worker participants will complete: - The GROW Foundational Supervisory Training Program - Worker Awareness Health and Safety Training (4 Step) (if not completed in last 12 months) - Supervisory Awareness Health and Safety (5 Step) (if not completed in last 12 months) - Supervisor Responsibilities and Due Diligence (provided by WSPS) - Individualized Training Plans (supplemental courses/certifications) Learn more at: https://www.growoutdoors.ca/incumbent-worker-training-prog/ #landscapeontario #greenforlife

Are you an apprentice in Electrical, Plumbing, or Motive Power? You may qualify for a scholarship! Support Ontario Youth is awarding scholarships to apprentices... who have a registered training agreement, and still have to attend trade school at an approved Ontario College (must have a valid student ID from the college). Deadline to apply for a scholarship is September 27, 2020 Click here to apply: https://www.supportontarioyouth.ca/scholarships/ #apprentices #apprenticeshipprogram #trades

Incumbent Worker Training Program: Growing the Potential of Your Remarkable Employees Info Sessions are coming up Oct. 21 and 22. Register now: https://www.gro...woutdoors.ca/incumbent-worker-training-pro/ #landscapeontario #greenforlife

The Business Conditions Survey will provide important data to address the issues business owners are facing during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Share your concerns today! Extended to Sept 14th! bit.ly/2020_business_survey

Over the past few months, the Business Count Survey team has contacted hundreds of businesses in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. If you are a business owner in th...e region that has still not heard from a staff member, please complete the survey online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BusinessCount2020. See more

We cant spell community without unity! We have heard loud and clear that our communities want to have more recreational programming at Legion Park and the... Train Station. In order to help make this happen, the Chamber has entered an agreement with the City to manage the property. Now its time for us to band together to make it happen! We are looking for enthusiastic community members to be part of the group to help bring more recreational activities to the area, and we are also looking for ideas for the kinds of activities you want to see for kids, families, adults, and seniors. If you have ideas or time to share, email [email protected]. Are you in?

Don't miss our In-Demand Careers & the Local Labour Market webinar, coming up on Oct 29th. Join our LMI Analyst for all the up-to-date information surrounding occupations, skills & the local labour market. Register here: http://bit.ly/CareersandLMI #InDemandCareers #Jobs #TeamWDB

Do you receive our Community Connections newsletter? Don’t miss the latest news, updated local labour market information, business resources and in-demand occupations and skills in our region. To subscribe to our mailing list click here: https://www.wdb.ca/contact/ ... Missed our latest newsletter? View it here: http://bit.ly/CCVol-30 #CommunityConnections #Newsletter #Peterborough #KawarthaLakes #Northumberland #Haliburton #CommunityNews #TeamWDB

Applications are now open for the #CanadaUnited Small Business Relief Fund. Learn more: http://bit.ly/VOBSep3 Thank you to our VOB Sponsor Marks ... #StrengtheningBusiness #StrengtheningCommunity PPE Retail Hub is open: https://bit.ly/RecoveryResourcesPtbo #ExcellencePtbo is coming up learn how you can catch the show: https://bit.ly/ExcellencePtboTickets #LoveLocalPtbo with McLeods EcoWater Member Milestones with Treblecock Studio Gauvreau & Associates CPA Kawartha Gymnastics Club Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel #TeamPtbo

Supporting our local #ptbo businesses is crucial to economic recovery. Thank you to everyone who participated in #CanadaUnited shop weekend. Read more: http:...//bit.ly/CdaUnitedApply #StrengtheningBusiness #StrengtheningCommunity Ontario Chamber of Commerce @OntarioCofC @RBC RBC

ICYMI: Check out this interview on Global News featuring our Labour Market Information Analyst, Sean Dooley! #WorkforceDevelopment #JobSearch #TeamWDB https://globalnews.ca//jobs-available-in-peterborough-area

I'm here because #LoveLocalPtbo has everything we we need! Workforce Development Board @WorkforceDB @workforcedb #StrengtheningBusiness #StrengtheningCommunity

Ontario is investing $37 million in skills training to help more than 15,000 job seekers, workers, students and recent grads train for good jobs. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-providing-in-demand-skill

Ontario is supporting women in trades and the health and safety of workers in the construction industry with $450,000 to the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-providing-in-demand-skill

Ontario is investing $211.9 million over two years, including an $11.8 million boost this year, to help training providers deliver higher quality apprenticeship in-class training. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-helping-apprentices-cover

Ontario is investing in job seekers by providing more training options. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-providing-in-demand-skill

Looking to build your confidence for a position in the customer service field? This FREE training program will improve your skills for a position in customer service. Live ONLINE for only one hour per day from October 19th to the 29th.

Apprentices are vital to Ontario’s renewal, growth and economic future. That’s why Ontario is investing $286 million this year and next to help apprentices get the financial support and quality education they need. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-helping-apprentices-cover

RTO8 is pleased to host Abacus Data CEO David Coletto as he shares results specific to the Kawarthas Northumberland Region from a province-wide survey of 2,000 ...travellers from Central Ontario, about how travel preferences have changed as a result of COVID-19. He will also share results from his firms on-going polling on public perceptions and attitudes towards the pandemic. What are travellers worried about? Will they stay closer to home during the pandemic? How can your business better serve travellers in this new COVID world? David will answer all these questions and give you insights to help plan and serve guests and travellers over the next few months. Join Us Tuesday September 15th 11am - 12noon Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_pyZHN5oiSQ2HbfJOv9Hxdw Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Northumberland Tourism Explore Kawartha Lakes

Ready to be an Apprentice? An apprenticeship is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door and start networking within the industry. There are over 200,000 jo...bs that need to be filled by smart, skilled people in Ontario over the next decade. Your opportunity to join these high-demand trades is now! https://www.supportontarioyouth.ca/apprenticeships/apply/ #electrical #apprenticeships #trades

Applications for the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Plan have already opened, but if you are looking for assistance with your energy bill, the Government of Ontario... is making funds available to support small business and registered charities who are struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of COVID-19. To find out more go to www.oeb.ca/ceap

Our office will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 7th. Have a safe and happy long weekend! ... #LabourDay #LongWeekend #TeamWDB See more

During manufacturing month, we would like to thank and recognize the Canadian manufacturers who quickly pivoted to produce PPE, sanitizers, ventilators and othe...r equipment to support the fight against #COVID19. *** Au cours du mois de la fabrication, nous tenons à remercier et à reconnaître les fabricants canadiens qui ont réagi rapidement pour produire des EPI, des désinfectants, des ventilateurs et d’autres équipements pour soutenir la lutte contre la #COVID19.

Our August edition of the Eye on the Labour Market newsletter is now available! This includes in-demand occupations and skills sought after by employers in our region, and data sourced from our Local Jobs Hub Tools, using national, provincial and local job boards & local career pages. Check it out here: https://www.wdb.ca/eye-on-the-labour-market-august-2020/ ... #EyeOnTheLabourMarket #Newsletter #Peterborough #KawarthaLakes #Haliburton #Northumberland #CommunityNews #TeamWDB

Our September edition of the Eye on the Labour Market newsletter is now available! This includes in-demand occupations and skills sought after by employers in our region, and data sourced from our Local Jobs Hub Tools, using national, provincial and local job boards & local career pages. Check it out here: https://www.wdb.ca/eye-on-the-labour-market-september-2020/... #EyeOnTheLabourMarket #Newsletter #Peterborough #KawarthaLakes #Haliburton #Northumberland #CommunityNews #TeamWDB

Tri-Association Virtual Manufacturing Conference - Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale! In our 16th year hosting this amazing event, we are going virtual. Utilizing ...a robust, interactive virtual event platform guests will enjoy keynote speaker, panel discussion, plant tours and meet over 20 tradeshow participants. This is a must attend event! Check out more details and buy your tickets at www.themanufacturingconference.ca A huge shout out to our Conference Innovation Partner - Northumberland CFDC. Thank you for your support and dedication to ensuring our conference is hosted using state of the art event technology. Thank you for helping us take our event to the next level!

Join our FREE ten-week #entrepreneurship program where our experienced instructor will guide you through starting your business. You will get one-on-one coachin...g, workshops with successful entrepreneurs and speakers, a relevant online curriculum, and training on innovative business frameworks. You will join a supportive cohort of like-minded #newcomers in Canada. Apply today! http://ow.ly/YWHy50BeQOL If youd like to learn more, were having an info session on September 8, register today: http://ow.ly/9gQN50BeQOK

We are offering our next Customer Service Training ONLINE soon. Session to run from September 14th to the 24th. Build your confidence in preparing for a position in the customer service field!

Were on the cusp of a strong movement which allows us to provide support to employers who want to train apprentices. Are you a trade employer, looking to hire... an apprentice? We can help, contact us today: https://www.supportontarioyouth.ca/employers/ #hireanapprentice #apprenticeship #trades

Attention apprentices: All of our exam centres have now reopened, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. If youve got your Certificate of Apprenticeship, you can book your Certificate of Qualification exam now! https://www.ontario.ca/page/finish-apprenticeship

Want to know more about Ontarios new, non-repayable Tools Grant for apprentices? Watch this video to see if you qualify! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dssU5mF Click here to view the video: https://www.linkedin.com//ontario-ministry-of-labour_want-

Gocanadaunited has created many tools for small busineses to promote the #CanadaUnited Shopping weekend on August 28 to 30. Here is a short walk through of the tools and how to use them. If you have questions, please reach out to the Chamber for assistance.

This is the weekend to shop and #LoveLocalPtbo Aug 28-30 and use #CanadaUnited to tell us about your experiences. Learn more about how using #CanadaUnited hel...ps the Small Business Relief Fund: https://bit.ly/CanadaUnitedPtbo . . . . . . . . #chambermember #membersmatter #ptbobusiness #lovelocalptbo #teamptbo #connectingptbo #ptbochamber #ptboexplores #cityofpeterborough #ptbo #ptbocanada #ptbokawartha #kawarthanow #kawarthas #kawarthalakes See more

SMALL BUSINESS GRANT If you have or will incur unexpected costs for your business related to #COVID19, you could be eligible for a #CanadaUnited Small Busines...s Relief Fund grant of up to $5,000. If awarded, a relief grant can be used for any of the following activities: Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields, and latex gloves. Renovating physical space to adhere to local, Provincial or Federal reopening guidelines. Developing or improving e-commerce capabilities for your business. Applications open August 31st https://bit.ly/32wdBWd