Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie

Today we're attending the Growing Your Workforce conference in Waterloo! As part of our Inclusive Speaker Series, Micheal Schiel joined the event with a session focused on the psychology of why employees stay at a workplace. Congrats to everyone who helped put together this great event! 👏

Organizations that prioritize accessibility outperform the rest with:

📈 1.6x higher revenue
🛍️ 2.9x higher sales
✍️ 25% higher productivity

With the average accommodation cost being only $500, it's clear that inclusion is an investment, not an expense.

The Ontario Living Wage Network has released its 2025 calculations. The living wage for the Brant Haldimand Norfolk region is now $21.40/hour 📈

This falls significantly above the provincial minimum wage of $17.60. Read the full report at buff.ly/K5ufOYm 📊

This is it... the grand finale of our Inclusive Speaker Series! Don't miss your chance to join us for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity" with special guest Keka DasGupta on November 27th 🤩

📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Get yours at buff.ly/7VAKgBy ⬅️

We're just a week away from the 2025 Growing Your Workforce Conference on November 20th! Join us to connect with local leaders and be part of a special panel featuring Michael Schiel as part of our Inclusive Speaker Series 🙌

Get your ticket at GrowingYourWorkforce2025.eventbrite.ca 🎟️

We’re live at “All Ages, All Voices” featuring special guest Nicki Straza! This is the 2nd event in our ongoing inclusive speaker series. Thank you for every who made this amazing event possible! 👏🤩

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour and remember those whose sacrifices granted us the freedom and opportunity to live, work, and prosper today. Their courage will never be forgotten. #LestWeForget

NEWS: Brantford jobs in October 2025 saw a decline as the job market recorded the highest unemployment rate in Ontario, just shy of 10% – the highest it’s been since the pandemic 📈

Read more, including exclusive insights from Danette Dalton, at buff.ly/g02YE8q 🔗

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling on business leaders to take its annual Business Confidence Survey 💡

It's a critical 10-minute investment to help shape Ontario's economic agenda for the year ahead.

Share your insights at buff.ly/FEec2xW ✍️

ICYMI: The Ontario government is investing $64.2 million over the next three years to expand in-class apprenticeship training. This funding will help more apprentices across the province gain the skills needed for rewarding careers in the skilled trades 🙌

Learn more at buff.ly/NlFEjrv 🤝

Job Seekers: Don't miss the Skilled Trades Job Fair hosted by SNP on Thursday, November 21, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the SNP Athletic Building! Learn more at buff.ly/9WmTBoS 🛠️

Employers: There's still time to participate in this event! Contact 226-493-1245 ext. 7257 if you're interested in attending 🤝

DON'T MISS OUT! We're just one week away from "All Ages, All Voices", the 2nd event in our Inclusive Speaker Series! Join us for an interactive event on generational inclusion in the workplace featuring special guest Nicki Straza 🤝

Tickets are going quick! Get yours at buff.ly/6wA8YSu ⬅️🎟️

Our Business Resource Toolkit allows small businesses in our region to quickly & efficiently find local resources for a variety of important needs. This free tool is available now at buff.ly/qFBU4yq 🤩

NEWS: Ontario is investing $8.6 million to help 1,700+ women in the GTA train for and land good-paying jobs in the skilled trades. This funding is part of the government's ongoing investment in the Skills Development Fund.

Read more at buff.ly/6Ze2pkH 🛠️

Happy Halloween from the WPBGE! We're wishing everyone across Grand Erie a safe, fun, and spook-tacular evening 🎃👻

The 4th event in our Inclusive Speaker Series is titled "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity", featuring the incredible Keka DasGupta! 🤩

Join us on November 27th at the Lighthouse Theatre in Port Dover. Tickets are only $12.50! Get yours at buff.ly/svjGZLK ⬅️🎟️

NEWS: The Ontario government is continuing its After School Program with a $43.9 million investment over three years. This will support 13,000+ children and youth in underserved communities each year.

Learn more at buff.ly/H4SUllQ 🏫

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Growing Your Workforce Conference! Don't miss this opportunity to hear from local leaders and expert speakers, including a special panel with Michael Schiel as part of our Inclusive Speaker Series 🤩

Get yours at GrowingYourWorkforce2025.eventbrite.ca 🎟️

✅ Get Settled
✅ Gain Education & Skills
✅ Find Language Classes

Let us guide you to the right resources with our Newcomers Gateway.
Check it out at buff.ly/2TawArf 🍁

📆 Don't miss the 2nd event in our Inclusive Speaker Series: "All Ages, All Voices." We'll be joined by Nicki Straza for an interactive session on generational inclusion in the workplace. See you on November 12th at Six Nations Polytechnic's Brantford Campus! 🤝

REGISTER TODAY at buff.ly/6wA8YSu ⬅️🎟️

This morning we attended the Jarvis Board of Trade Small Business Breakfast! 🥞
A great event as part of #SmallBusinessWeek here in Grand Erie 👏

🍁 Support local manufacturing by looking for the Ontario Made logo. It's a simple way to identify and choose products that are proudly made right here in Ontario. You can also visit supportontariomade.ca for a full database of products part of the program 👏

🤩 We're live at the 1st event in our Inclusive Speaker Series; "Stronger Teams, Safer Workplaces, Happier Customers" featuring Sky McLaughlin! A huge thank you to all the great organizations & guest speakers who have made this event possible 👏

NEWS: September 2025 job numbers show that Brantford-Brant’s labour force continues to grow, but fewer people are finding work as unemployment rate rises to 9.7% 📊

Read more in our press release at buff.ly/iS1FSTH 🗞️

Happy Small Business Week! 🍁🛍️ We'd like to extend a huge thank you to all the small businesses across the Grand Erie region. You are the backbone of our community.

Make sure you check out some of the amazing events being held in our region over the week! Visit buff.ly/yzhWhiH to get more info 🤝

Looking to grow your enterprise? Don't miss the BDC & Enterprise Brant Small Business Week Lunch and Learn. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other local business owners and gain valuable insights on technology and the economy.

Register for free at buff.ly/5lx9uXx 🎟️🤝

NEWS: The Ontario government is increasing its investment in student nutrition programs to a total of $37.5 million this year, thanks to a new $5 million funding boost!

Learn more at buff.ly/Kzwh4lh 🍎

Don't miss the career fair at Toronto Pearson Airport tomorrow, October 15th! Explore job opportunities across various sectors including aviation, hospitality, and customer service from 10am to 3pm.

Last chance to register at www.torontopearson.com/en/whats-hap... ✈️

🗣️ 'All Ages, All Voices' is the 2nd event in our Inclusive Speaker Series! Featuring special guest Nicki Straza, this interactive & educational event will focus on unlocking the power of generational inclusion within the workplace.

Register now at buff.ly/X5bjENK ⬅️🎟️

We'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend filled with gratitude. This year we're thankful for the opportunity to serve all the wonderful communities across Grand Erie! 🫶🙏