Volume 10: Issue 2. October 27, 2023 | |
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Leaders in Workforce Development
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Hamilton's Labour Market Connection
Labour Market Updates, News & Community Info
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The Latest From WPH
We are Hamilton's leaders in Workforce Development
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Local Labour Market Plan Consultation | |
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Calling all #HamOnt employers & stakeholders!
DO YOU WANT CHANGE? Share your thoughts with us on the current state of Hamilton's Economy!
As the backbone of Hamilton’s economy, we want to hear from you! What challenges has your business or organization faced in 2023 and what can WE do to help address these concerns?
Join Workforce Planning Hamilton on November 21st, from 1:00-3:00pm at the Hamilton Public Library for our annual Local Labour Market Plan Consultations.
Each year, WPH provides an update on the local labour market through our Local labour Market Plan (LLMP). To better aid our intelligence of Hamilton’s labour market, we consult with employers, service providers, and community stakeholders to get a picture on the current labour landscape.
Got something on your mind? Join our 2-hour event and let us know what’s been bothering you!
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Growing Your Workforce Conference | |
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Have you heard about the #GrowingYourWorkforce conference? I’ll be co-facilitating the "Addressing barriers to employment" breakout session there on November. 9th. If you’re developing solutions to address #workforce challenges, consider joining us!
Visit https://www.workforceplanningwest.com/growing-your-workforce/
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WPH Monthly Snapshot: September 2023 | |
Welcome to WPH’s Monthly Snapshot series! This series explores changes in Hamilton’s unemployment rate, employment, and industries and occupations. The Snapshots use labour force data from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for the Hamilton CMA geography. | |
Labour Market Information Update: September 2023 | |
WPH has created a PDF for the most current Labour Market Information. | | |
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Subscribe to our LinkTree to stay up-to-date on everything Workforce Planning Hamilton!
Catch our latest news here!
- LLMP Invitation
- Growing Your Workforce Conference
- Monthly Snapshot Data
- Construction Craft Worker Program
- Apprenticeship Toolkit
- WPH Newsletter
- Hamilton's Housing Report
- Halfway Through 2023 Report
- Hamilton Youth Workforce
- And Much More!
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The John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area is hiring for a Manager, Finance & Administration
Are you a finance professional with non profit / charity experience? We would love to hear from you! JHSHBA is currently recruiting for our next Manager of Finance & Administration. See job posting below, application deadline 4:30 pm Friday November 10th.
Click here to view the job posting!
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The Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton is hiring for a Community Financial Worker
The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton promotes equity, informs policy and planning decisions and increases community engagement to improve social conditions. We accomplish this through research, policy analysis, community partnerships and program delivery.
Click here to view the job posting!
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Goodness Me! is hiring for a Fresh Foods Team Member
Are you particular? Precise? Some might even say… picky? If you have a meticulous and creative eye for merchandising alongside an interest in healthy living, we want to hear from you! Goodness Me! is now hiring a part-time Fresh Foods Team Member for our Waterdown store location. Extra Goodness
Click here to view the job posting!
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#HamOnt Community Updates
Find out what's happening in our community
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Employers: McMaster Online Job Fair | |
You're invited to the Online Job Fair: Volunteer, Part-Time and Seasonal
Opportunities
November 14, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Brazen (virtual platform)
Are you currently recruiting for volunteer, part-time or seasonal positions? Raise awareness of your organization and connect with potential candidates at this year’s fair.
Attend the Online Job Fair: Volunteer, Part-Time and Seasonal Opportunities to access a diverse talent pool of undergraduate students, graduate students and recent alumni (within five years of graduation) with unique academic and professional backgrounds, experiences and skills.
As the McMaster Student Success Centre, we will assist you with all aspects of the hiring process. We take a personalized approach that includes discussing your recruitment needs, assisting with the job posting process and supporting final candidate selection.
Get to know candidates in real time on the virtual platform
We have years of experience hosting successful virtual fairs using the Brazen platform to connect employers and organizations with passionate students and alumni — resulting in hundreds of students hired for part-time, seasonal or volunteer positions over the years.
• Customize your online booth by adding your company logo and description. Advertise your organization’s open jobs, presentations, videos and more.
• Showcase your organization in our virtual lobby to attract attendees to your booth.
• Make personal connections with candidates seeking volunteer, part-time and seasonal work.
• Get one representative account with access to data from your interactions for up to six months after the event.
Here’s what an employer who attended this event had to say:
"The Brazen platform was user-friendly, visually appealing, and enabled employers to be well-equipped to connect with students!"
Register now for $25 plus HST
Register using the provided link or log in to OSCARplus and go to Student Success Centre / Events / Employer and Partner Calendar. Next, find the Online Job Fair: Volunteer, Part-Time and Seasonal Opportunities listed on November 14 and register.
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Night Market coming to you Hamilton! | |
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CHOICES
We have our Choices program starting November 22nd! The Choices program is a Cognitive-Behavior based program for youth 12-17 years old. It is delivered in 8 weekly session with a focus on important social skill related to the cost and consequences of making positive and negative decisions. The program provides youth with practical skills so they are better equipped to deal with day to day pressures they experience. Delivery methods include discussions, role plays, videos and written exercises.
This program is held in person at the John Howard Society building located at 654 Barton St. E from 4:00-5:15pm on Wednesdays. For more information or to book an intake please contact me, Victoria Wright at 365 323-1802 or vwright@jhshba.ca
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HAMILTON DAY IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
Building on the tremendous momentum and support from our community over the past two years, Hamilton Day 2023 has expanded to a weekend of celebration.
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Hamilton Day weekend will take place on Saturday November 4, with kick-off activities beginning on Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3.
We invite you to join in the celebrations this Hamilton Day. There will be special promotions, deals, giveaways, pop-up markets, live entertainment and more!
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EarlyOn: Nutrition Sessions | |
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Public Health Services’ free upcoming Feeding Baby and Feeding Young Children Sessions at EarlyON Centres, led by Public Health Registered Dietitians.
The session information is also available on the City of Hamilton’s website, https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/public-health/healthy-eating/feeding-your-baby-children, and individual sessions are promoted on the Healthy Families Hamilton Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/HealthyFamiliesHamilton/.
Feeding Baby & Making Baby Food (~ 6-12 months)
Join a Public Health Dietitian and learn about:
• When to start offering solid food to your baby
• What foods to offer
• How to offer new textures of food
• How to make your own baby food
Feeding Young Children (1-6 years)
Join a Public Health Dietitian and learn about:
- Supporting young children in learning to eat
- Family mealtimes and role modelling
- Building positive attitudes and behaviours around food and mealtimes
- Picky eating behaviours
- And more!
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Take Your Kids To Work Day | |
Nov 1, 2023 is Take Your Kids To Work Day! Students spend the day at the workplace of a parent, relative, friend or volunteer host, witnessing first-hand the world of work, prompting early career planning, and enabling students to make informed decisions about their future goals and endeavours. | |
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Immigrants Working Centre in partnership with OCASI has launched a Refugee Support Group. In these weekly peer-led sessions, refugees and asylum seekers in Hamilton can connect with others who’ve faced similar challenges, build connections, and discover community resources in a supportive setting. We currently have spaces available for individuals interested in participating.
For more information or referrals please get in touch with Anni Kelly at akelly@iwchamilton.ca
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Goodwill November Workshop Calendar | |
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Workforce development programs need to adapt to help newcomers succeed
In the third quarter of 2022, there were nearly one million job vacancies in Canada. To address the growing rate of unemployment, and slow population growth rates, the Government of Canada plans to welcome 465,000 permanent residents in 2023. This ambitious plan aims to boost Canada’s workforce and drive economic prosperity. However, for it to be successful, workforce development programs must concentrate on the successful integration of newcomers into the Canadian workforce.
Read more here!
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Websites to help students find scholarships in Canada
It’s well known that a post-secondary education can be expensive; consider the cost, for example, of tuition, textbooks, and transportation or living on campus. It’s also well known that a post-secondary education is a prerequisite for many jobs and can be a very rewarding experience.
Scholarships are a helpful way to financially support students who want to pursue a post-secondary education. The following resources can help students – and the career practitioners who support them – identify, find and apply for scholarships for Canadian post-secondary programs.
Read more here!
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Are you looking to share updates in this newsletter?
Contact Travis MacCarl via email: consultant@workforceplanninghamilton.ca
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