Vol. 9 Issue 4, September 24, 2020
Hamilton's Labour Market Connection
Your weekly news & updates from WPH!
In this week's edition: Skills for Steel; Goods movement in Hamilton; Adapting to the changing world of work report; Who's Hiring in Hamilton?; Hamilton LMI August 2020
SKILLS for STEEL is a Skills Advance Ontario project that trains local people with the technical, essential and employability skills needed in Hamilton’s Steel
Industry.
  • Up to 8 weeks industry training in the Steel Industry
  • Connections to the industry
  • Certificate of Recognition
  • Opportunity for paid job placement (4-12 wks)
  • Opportunity for permanent employment
  • Graduation ceremony
  • Support from Employment Coaches
Goods Movement in Hamilton

Did you know Hamilton is only one of a handful of Canadian municipalities that have all four modes of transportation within its municipal borders (road/rail/air/port) and is widely known as a true intermodal city?

The great number of transportation options, the connections to some of the largest markets in the world, and the capacity to receive large shipment of goods makes Hamilton one of the strongest communities in the nation in the area of goods movement. In recent years, Hamilton has benefitted and will benefit from major investments from Amazon, DHL, Cargojet and KFAerospace.
Adapting to the Changing World of Work

 The 2020 Survey on Employment and Skills began prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. The survey finds that Canadians tend to have a positive assessment of both the impact of technological change and the value of the post-secondary education and skills training that they have received. At the same time, many are also concerned about job security for themselves or their family.
Who's Hiring in Hamilton During COVID-19?

New job board provides opportunities for businesses and job seekers
With support from the city’s Economic Development Office we are sharing a new platform for Hamilton businesses and their local employment needs. During these unprecedented times there is a desire for real-time information on job opportunities across many sectors in our city.

Hamilton Labour Force Information:
August 2020

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Economic Development, and the Flamborough and Stoney Creek Chambers of Commerce, are closely monitoring and assessing new developments pertaining to COVID-19, as well as its impacts on Hamilton business.

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