Volume 10: Issue 1. October 13, 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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Calling All Hamilton Construction Employers! | |
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Our local Hamilton Workforce experts are reaching out to connect with someone in recruitment/HR or management for an exciting opportunity for us to support with filling your vacancies.
Our team at Workforce Planning Hamilton is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skills Development – and we are supporting the YWCA with a construction craft worker program. The participants in this program will receive job readiness training, 28 weeks of training and support resulting in 12 certificates and practical knowledge to be successfully hired into the construction sector.
This is where you come in!
We are looking for employers like you who might be interested in taking on a participant (or several participants) for an 8-12-week placement of paid job training experience- ultimately helping to fill your vacancies. Employers who participate receive $250 per participant per week for the duration of the 12 weeks of placement.
I have attached a fact sheet with more information and would love to connect to chat in more detail about the opportunity for your business and answer any of your questions.
Benefits to Employer:
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Financial incentive to hire and offset training costs ($250/week/participant)
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Pre-screened industry-specific candidates in the skilled trades
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Job ready applicants with health and safety training
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Motivated and skilled workers that you can retain
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Monitoring and support of new hires throughout the duration of work placement
Participating Criteria:
- Offer a work placement based in Ontario
- Be licensed to operate in Ontario
- Provide participant with employment terms, conditions and benefits
- Include participant on payroll
- Not receive government funds for the same work placement
- Not displace existing staff or replace laid-off staff
- Not hire immediate family (e.g. parents, spouse or child)
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act; the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Human Rights Code and any other relevant standards.
- Maintain WSIB or adequate third-party general liability insurance (if applicable)
If you are interested and want to know more information, please contact michelle.butcher@workforceplanninghamilton.ca
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Apprenticeship Toolkit 2023 OUT NOW! | |
WPH Monthly Snapshot: September 2023 | |
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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.
Access the September 2023 Report here!
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Labour Market Information Update: September 2023 | |
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Glendale Golf Club is hiring for a Director of Operations
Reporting to the Regional Executive Director of Operations, the Director of Operations is responsible for providing effective leadership at the club. Specifically, he/she will make certain that all club employees are aligned with both the club and ClubLink's business objectives and in so doing ensure that the club's financial, member service and employee engagement targets are met.
Click here to view the job posting!
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ArcelorMittal Dofasco is hiring for a Reliability Specialist
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.
Click here to view the job posting!
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Sam's Juices is hiring for a Food & Beverage Attendant
The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations, which includes the preparation and serving of a variety of Sam’s Juices products. Duties will consist of making our fruit smoothies, meals made to order, prepping food items, cleaning workstations, as well as cleaning in and around the store.
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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ABEA Upgrading Programs & LBS Practitioner Conference | |
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ABEA is also hosting an LBS Practitioner Conference on November 7th
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 9 am - 3 pm
In-Person - Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch - 5th Floor Boardroom or Remote (Details to Follow)
Agenda
9:00 - 9:30 Welcome, Introductions, Overview of the Day
9:30 – 11:00 New LBS Resources and Training - Presenter - Robyn Cook-Ritchie, Laubach Literacy Ontario (LLO)
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 12:15 Integrating Technology into the Classroom - Presenter - Monika Jankowska-Pacyna, AlphaPlus
12:15 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:45 Partnership Development with Employment Services
2:45 - 3:00 Wrap-up and Evaluation
Register Here!
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YWCA Hamilton’s PowerUP small business training programs supports new and existing women entrepreneurs with one-on-one coaching, business plan training and digital support services.
For more information on these programs: https://www.ywcahamilton.org/milli-gould-centre/powerup-small-business/
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Upcoming PowerUp Dates:
- Information sessions for PowerUp Ready are on October 23rd and 27th
- Application deadline for PowerUp Ready is November 20th
- PowerUp Explore sessions are on October 11th, October 18th, October 25th and November 1st
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ACHIEVES is a twelve-session early intervention program designed for youth in grades six to nine who experience barriers to their social and emotional success. Each session is two hours and includes a mix of games, lessons and recreational activities. Participants will set goals and develop pro-social relationships while learning valuable skills including how to regulate emotion, make positive decisions, resolve conflict and more.
The next session begins Tuesday October 17th! This group will run out of the Eva Rothwell Centre on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:00-6:00pm with the last group taking place Thursday November 23rd. For more information or to make a referral, please contact Alex Popadinac at 289-439-5746, or by email at apopadinac@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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Service Canada Clinic (Oct 25th): Catherine Cousins, Citizen Service Specialist from Service Canada / Government of Canada, will be available to provide information and support on Social Insurance Number, Employment Insurance, Public Pensions in Canada, and how to navigate the website.
Register Here!
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The energy sector needs workers – but the opportunities aren’t what you think
The world needs energy. Global energy demand is projected to increase between 1 and 2% every year until at least 2040. All forms of energy will be needed to meet growing demand. Canada’s energy sector – a cornerstone of this country’s economy that directly employed almost 185,000 people in 2022 – is well-positioned to meet that demand responsibly and reliably.
Read more here!
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Mastering social-emotional Skills for Success in Canada’s workforce
The Government of Canada’s Skills for Success framework highlights five SES that are needed in all Canadian occupations: Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity & Innovation, and Problem Solving.
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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Workforce Planning Hamilton | 905-521-5777| info@workforceplanninghamilton.ca | www.workforceplanninghamilton.ca | |
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