Volume 8: Issue 2. August 18, 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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HYW: What Would You Tell Your Past Self? | |
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Hear from a variety of fantastic individuals within the community regarding advice they would give to their past self. This video was taken at the Youth Summit presented by HamOntYouth (Hamilton Youth Strategy).
Hamilton Youth Workforce by WPH has teamed up with YouthCan and Centre[3] to deliver a series of videos aiming to increase the awareness of organizations that serve youth opportunities in the Hamilton community. Stay tuned for more videos!
Watch the video here!
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Monthly Snapshot Series
Housing Update June 2023
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Housing Update June 2023
Read WPH’s new report on the housing situation in Hamilton and Canada more broadly.
Topics include:
- Bank of Canada Policy Rate increases
- Labour Shortages
- Hamilton Rent Prices
- Immigration
- Ontario's Housing Crisis
- and More!
Read More
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"Halfway Through 2023" Report
Hamilton’s economy in 2023 has shown a resilient labour market in a post-pandemic world. The 2023 mid-year report will elaborate on the labour force characteristics of Hamilton’s population; with a deep dive into Hamilton’s youth labour force and immigrant labour force.
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WPH's LMI Update 2023-08-08 | |
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In July 2023, the Hamilton CMA saw a 0.3% increase in the unemployment rate to 5.3%, along with a 0.3% increase to the participation rate to 64.1%. Overall, Hamilton's labour force grew by 3,500 persons to 438,500.
In July 2023, Hamilton saw a jump in the number of youth entering the labour force. With a total labour force of 74,100. The youth participation rate increased drastically in July, increasing from 69.3% to 72.9%. As more youth are looking for work, the unemployment rate has similarly increased from 12.8% to 14.6%. Likewise, the youth employment rate increased from 60.4% to 62.2%.
In July 2023, the top growing industry in terms of employment for Ontario was Educational Services with 15,200 new workers. Following was Agriculture with 11,100 new workers and Manufacturing with 7,800. The top declining industry in terms of employment for Ontario was Public Administration with a loss of 15,800 workers, followed by Finance and Insurance with -11,800 and the Construction sector with a loss of 7,800.
Read more here!
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What Would You Tell Your Past Self?
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Hear from a variety of fantastic individuals within the community regarding advice they would give to their past self. This video was taken at the Youth Summit presented by HamOntYouth (Hamilton Youth Strategy).
Hamilton Youth Workforce by WPH has teamed up with YouthCan and Centre[3] to deliver a series of videos aiming to increase the awareness of organizations that serve youth opportunities in the Hamilton community. Stay tuned for more videos!
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Roma Bakery is hiring for Front Staff / Customer Service
Tuesday to Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am-6pm hours will vary day to day. Opening and Closing Shifts
Job Description: serve customers in a timely manner, take and prepare orders, clean and maintain the workplace.
Click here to view the job posting!
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The Bean Bar is hiring for Kitchen Staff
We are looking to add to our Back of House team, and we are offering both Full-Time and Part-Time positions. Some responsibilities include preparing meals on the line, doing daily prep work, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, and ensuring that health and safety protocols are followed at all times.
Click here to view the job posting!
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Canada Post is hiring for Mail Processing Supervisor
The Supervisor is accountable for the safe and efficient management of the total mail processing operation within an assigned area so that plant operating targets and service and production standards are met during the assigned shift.
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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YMCA: Free Mental Wellness Program | |
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Y Mind is made up of two free groups: teens (13-18) and youth (18-30) who will be coming together to discuss everyday nerves, stress and worry in a safe and supportive environment. Our groups will be practicing mindfulness and ACT therapy-based techniques in order to cope with mild-moderate anxiety. These groups are currently online through Microsoft Teams.
Read more here!
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Construction Craft Worker Program | |
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YWCA Hamilton is offering the Construction Craft Worker Program for women, gender diverse people, persons who self-identify with disabilities and/or mental barriers, at no cost. Eligible participants will be provided with technical training and job coaching to start their career in the trades.
Program Overview
CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER – SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
FOUNDATION
A Construction Craft Worker works on a wide variety of structures, such
as residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional sites as well as
hydroelectric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, mining and railways.
They may also work on utility, landscape and pipeline projects.
A CONSTRUCTION CRAFT WORKER:
- prepares and cleans up the site, sets up and removes access
- equipment and works on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast
- erecting projects
- handles materials and equipment and performs demolition, excavation
- and compaction activities
- has responsibility for site security
- may specialize in operating off-road vehicles, drilling and blasting,
- scaling, sandblasting, high pressure washing, diving, tunneling and
- performing emergency rescue
SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE:
- Job readiness training
- 28 weeks of training which includes up to 8 weeks PAID placement
- Support for up to 12 certifications
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Women, gender diverse people, persons who self-identify with
- disabilities and/or mental health barriers, 18 years and older
- Resident of and able to work in Ontario
- A minimum of grade 10 high school education or its equivalent, and
- proof of a minimum of 16 credits
- Willing and able to commit to 28 weeks intensive training program
- Able to travel to training and work sites
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Women For Cabinet Installation | |
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We are proud to announce that this Wood Skills Program geared towards attracting and empowering women for this training and, consequently, working in the wood industry.
We are a national organization with more than 10 years focusing on these types of projects. For more info please call us or visit https://wmc-cfb.ca
- Paid training allowance! This includes minimum wage for 30 hours per week, this is a 12-week PAID in-class
training followed by a rewarding 12-week PAID work placement
- Free perks like shop gear, bus fare reimbursement, safety certifications, and introductions to local employers for potential job placements
- A chance to grow your skills and explore MULTIPLE career choices with the introduction to local employers
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Start Date: September 11, 2023
Location: möbel Cabinetry, 111 Brockley Drive, Hamilton ON
Time: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM
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Email: wmc@wmc-cfb.ca
Phone: (613) 567-5511
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OTEC: Newcomer Welcome Day | |
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Join OTEC for Newcomer Welcome Day on Wednesday, August 23 from 3- 7PM at Mohawk Park, 51 Lynwood Drive, Brantford 🍁
The Brantford Immigration Partnership is inviting new Canadians to a free information fair accompanied by family-friendly games and activities.
Learn about valuable programs and services while enjoying food and refreshments among other new Canadians.
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VPI: Job Interviews Workshop | |
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Program Overview
Now more than ever, companies are looking for the right fit. The interview process is becoming more in-depth. Register today using the link in bio to make sure you put your best foot forward!
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Start Date:
August 30
Time:
1:30PM - 4:00 PM
Register Here!
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📢📢Calling all Black youth aged 18-25📢📢
Next Tuesday, over zoom, the Black Youth Mentorship Program is hosting a Mental Health Talk safe-space hosted by @officialtherapyforfieh !💖
Learn more here!
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Key takeaways from the Global Career Services Summit
The Global Career Services Summit (GCSS), held in March, brought together career thought leaders and employers from 18 countries to discuss critical issues affecting career centres and graduate recruitment. The event was hosted by the Careers Group at the University of London in England. Canada was well represented, with five career leaders attending and engaging in discussions on career development, employability and recruitment.
Read more here!
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The temporary worker’s dilemma: Clarifying employment rights in Ontario
In the intricate and ever-changing landscape of the working world, temporary agency workers in Ontario have long been a point of contention and confusion. The question of their true employment status was fraught with legal ambiguity until the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 received amendments in 2009.
Read more here!
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Contact Travis MacCarl via email: consultant@workforceplanninghamilton.ca
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