Hamilton's Labour Market Connection

Vol. 3, Issue 1 (March 6/14)

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Look for our next weekly newsletter on March 13, 2014.

WPH is busy planning our core projects for 2014-15

On a yearly basis WPH is funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to complete four projects that aid workforce planning and development in Hamilton. Our core projects for 2014-15 will include:

1. The Employer One Survey: An annual survey which gathers information from local employers on their evolving skills requirements.

2. Skills Analysis of Hamilton's Economy (Phase 1 of 2): The key sectors of Hamilton's economy will be examined to better identify evolving and increasing skills requirements. Phase 2 will take place in 2015-16 and will include an awareness campaign to engage job seekers in career exploration.

3. Apprenticeship Demand in Hamilton: Employers will be interviewed to determine the current and future demand for skilled trades occupations that have an aging workforce.

4. Global Hamilton Conference: A half day conference will be presented for internationally trained professionals focusing on communication in the workplace.

Hamilton reaps benefits from immigrants

A recent Hamilton Spectator article explains how newcomers boost the local economy and enrich our cultural life.

Read the article here.

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Canadian organizations spending more on staff training

Between 2010 and 2012, Canadian organizations increased funding for training, learning and development, according to
the Conference Board of Canada. Spending was up $17 per employee, a modest reversal of the downward trend of the past two decades.

Read the report here.

Learn more about the work of WPH. Call 905-521-5777

or email: [email protected]

Business, Labour & Community: Planning for Prosperity

Visit our site: www.workforceplanninghamilton.ca