Welcome to the
Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
Labour Market Experts Helping Employees & Businesses Succeed
We are community-based labour market experts serving Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation & Six Nations of the Grand River.
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is one of 26 not-for-profit corporations established in Ontario to play a leadership role in labour force development.
We actively monitor the local labour market, identifying trends and challenges. Led by volunteer representatives from Business, Labour, Education and Equity Groups, we work collaboratively with community partners to develop effective workforce strategies and solutions.
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Labour Market Information
We use fact-based research and data analysis to identify local labour force trends, challenges and strategies.
Community Projects
We carry out innovative projects and activities designed to build a skilled, resilient workforce and a prosperous community.
Community Events
We organize exciting events each year to engage and connect local employers, employees, future workers and the community.
Learn More About Us
This is who we are & what we do
Improving Work-Life Balance
We surveyed residents about their work-life balance, burnout and related topics
Workers hit hard by COVID-19
Our April COVID-19 Worker Impact Survey showed that more than 40% of local workers lost work because of the economic shutdown. Young workers were particularly hard hit.
Get free training to work in local industry
Skills2Advance offers 6 weeks of FREE training in our virtual classroom and 2 weeks of PAID job placement to prepare you to work in Warehousing-Logistics or Manufacturing in Grand Erie.
Recalibrating for 2021
Labour Market Plan is our community’s workforce planning blueprint
Latest news from the Workforce Planning Board:
Employment swells in Grand Erie area
June employment in Brantford-Brant saw the largest month-over-month increase in employment in almost three years, even as the monthly jobless rate climbed. The local unemployment rate grew to 7 per cent, up from May’s 6.7 per cent, according to seasonally adjusted...
Local participation & employment continue to increase in May
Brantford-Brant’s workforce grew in May as a result of more people looking for and finding employment last month. The local jobless rate climbed to 6.7 per cent in May, up from April’s 6.5 per cent, according to seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada....
Epic Jobs 2025 careers day a big success
Epic Jobs 2025 saw 2,500 students learn about skilled trades and other occupations on May 22. The event, held for the sixth year, took place at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, half inside on a rink floor and half outside in the parking lot, where a steady rain...