May 16, 2013
On May 8, 2013 Statistics Canada released the first set of results from the 2011 National Household Survey. The release included the topics of Aboriginal peoples, immigration and ethno-cultural diversity.
On our website you can find highlights of the information for Hamilton. We hope you find this useful. We will have another update when the labour-specific information is released on June 26.
Please share the link with others who might find it of interest.
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May 16, 2013
Follow Leah’s progress on Twitter @abeahamilton #30kABEA – sponsor at www.30k.livingrock.ca.
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May 14, 2013
I am pleased to announce that the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Operational Advisory Committee will be hosting our 7th Annual Town Hall on Wednesday June 19th 2013 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Convention Centre, Wentworth Room C. We are inviting you to attend and to also to share this invitation with our mutual clients.
The Annual OW/ODSP Town Hall provides an opportunity for citizens of the City of Hamilton, clients of the OW/ODSP programs, service providers and staff of the OW/ODSP programs to network, engage discussion, provide information on services and benefits and to also provide information on other valuable community services which relate to the topic of discussion. The focus of this year’s Town Hall is: “I CAN!; Making Connections to Achieve my Goals”.
As part of our advertising campaign, we have created a poster with details of the event. We request that you share with your networks and potentially post at your location. The poster is available in English and French via the link below.
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May 07, 2013
Pre-Registration of Participants
Each session of the WorkBound program is 11 weeks in total. The program will run Monday to Friday with a combination of half and full days.
There will be eight weeks of pre-employment workshops and work training days designed to help prepare participants to find and maintain employment. This will be followed by a volunteer/unpaid work placement for 3 weeks with job coaching if needed.
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May 07, 2013
Workforce Planning Hamilton released our 2013 Labour Market Plan in April 2013.
As well as updating our plan from last year and listing the projects we’ll be working on this fiscal year, the plan has a wealth of local labour market info including population and economic profile of Hamilton, unemployment and participation rates, employment trends, workforce highlights, employment by industry, etc.
You can read the report here:
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May 07, 2013
To Register for our Upcoming Workshops contact Kelly at 905 526-8488 ext. 243 or John at 905 526-8488 ext. 307
Get a kick start on your job search. Learn the secrets of accessing the hidden job market; marketing yourself; developing a killer resume and acing that interview. Capture a snapshot of everything that is important in job search and unlock the secrets of a successful job hunt.
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May 03, 2013
PATH Employment Services will be presenting the following Workshops for May 2013
Call 905-528-6611 for more information or check out the PATH Employment Services website for more details.
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April 29, 2013
April showers bring May flowers and your sponsorship can make our youth have lives that blossom through education!
The “30k on my feet not my seat” event will occur in May of 2013.
Help us encourage an adult learner who has achieved success and to support the educational work at Living Rock Ministries by giving a donation today.
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April 18, 2013
Attend YEN Connect: Navigating Services for Youth to network and discover how you can aid youth in our community to reach their full potential…
Presented by Hamilton’s Youth Employment Network (YEN) this free, half-day event takes place on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 12:30 to 4 pm. at the Nicholas Mancini Centre. Registration takes place at 12:30, and the event starts at 1:00 pm.
YEN Connect is a free, half-day event that brings together youth serving agencies, parents, and teachers for networking and presentations.
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April 03, 2013
April 23 – Day 1 of this workshop will help you make your resume top notch focusing on achievement statements and cover letters.
April 25 – Day 2 focuses on boosting you interview skills to give yourself the greatest chance of getting the job.
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April 02, 2013
Workforce Planning Hamilton’s 2013 Labour Market Plan provides a comprehensive overview of local labour market developments in Hamilton since the release of our 2012 Labour Market Plan. Highlighting key industry sectors and workforce issues, this plan is an ongoing process for our community, keeping current with the changing labour market.
The Plan provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of the local labour market, reports on any progress of the 2012 labour market priorities, and establishes the key actions for 2013.
Valuable and up-to-date information is presented such as:
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March 27, 2013
WPH has released A Taste of Agribusiness: A Labour Market Profile of the Agribusiness and Food Processing Cluster in Hamilton, as well as a companion piece for job seekers and students.
Did you know…
Agribusiness is a $1.3 billion industry in Hamilton
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March 13, 2013
With an increase in employment of over 10% between 2007 and 2012, the health care sector is one of the Hamilton CMA’s fastest growing areas of economic development.
In order to continue as a strong health care regional hub, Hamilton needs a strong workforce available for employers wishing to expand or establish their business. This report provides detailed labour market information profiles for the three key subsectors of health care in Hamilton:
Read the complete report here: http://workforceplanninghamilton.ca/publications/243
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March 13, 2013
Workforce Planning Hamilton has released a labour market profile of the life sciences cluster in Hamilton. The City of Hamilton defines life sciences (also commonly referred to as biosciences or biotechnology) as “the branches of science that involve living organisms and the use of scientific tools and techniques in research, development and manufacturing activities.”
This guide presents data from Statistics Canada, a literature review, and interviews with stakeholders in the life sciences industry.
The life sciences cluster is defined in this report and the future of the cluster is discussed.
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March 04, 2013
Aerotek Job Fair
March 1, 2013 9:00am-12:00pm
Aerotek is looking for individuals with experience is a manufacturing setting. This job fair will be held at vpi’s office location on upper James
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February 26, 2013
Valentine’s day has passed but you can continue to have a giving heart by supporting the education of youth at Living Rock.
Please click on the link to learn more about this event and receive a donation receipt for every donation of $20 or more.
www.abea.on.ca/30kInfo.php
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February 20, 2013
To Register for our Upcoming Workshops contact Kelly at 905 526-8488 ext. 243 or John at 905 526-8488 ext. 307
Get a kick start on your job search. Learn the secrets of accessing the hidden job market; marketing yourself; developing a killer resume and acing that interview. Capture a snapshot of everything that is important in job search and unlock the secrets of a successful job hunt.
This workshop will help you explore your transferable skills and give you the tools you need to discover which career might be right for you. It will also help you stand out from your competition by showing how you can develop your unique skills to make an impact on your resume, cover letters and at the interview. Think outside the box and you will be headed for career success
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January 28, 2013
Please click on the link to learn more about this event and receive a donation receipt for every donation of $20 or more.
http://www.abea.on.ca/30kInfo.php
Please pass this on to your friends, family, colleagues, networks, boards and neighbours.
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January 25, 2013
GOODWILL’S UPPER GAGE CAREER CENTRE WORKSHOPS AND NETWORKING CLUB FOR FEBRUARY 2013
To Register for our Upcoming Workshops contact Kelly at 905 526-8488 ext. 243 or John at 905 526-8488 ext. 307
Get a kick start on your job search. Learn the secrets of accessing the hidden job market; marketing yourself; developing a killer resume and acing that interview. Capture a snapshot of everything that is important in job search and unlock the secrets of a successful job hunt.
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