Brant Tradespersons Recognized with Awards
Four tradespersons from Brant County have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the skilled trades. The newly created Skilled Tradespersons of the Year awards were handed out Sept. 18 at a trades appreciation event organized by the Workforce Planning...
In-Demand Skilled Trades in the Spotlight
Businesses are being urged to share their thoughts on what can be done to address the local skilled trades shortage. Area businesses are also being encouraged to nominate an exceptional skilled tradesperson for local Skilled Tradesperson of the Year awards. A new...
August job numbers set record
Brantford’s job market continues to shatter records, with the jobless rate dropping last month to the lowest this century. The city’s August’s 3.9% unemployment rate, down from 4.5% in July, represents the lowest jobless rate that Statistics Canada has records for on...
Survey for Job Seekers & Employees
A new community survey is giving residents a chance talk about their workplace experiences. The Job Seeker & Employee Survey is designed to gather critical information from employees and job seekers about their expectations, needs and challenges.The survey is open...
Local grants support EPIC Jobs event
EPIC Jobs, happening on May 22, 2019, is a day-long annual event that will expose some 2,000 Grade 7 and 8 students, through hands-on activities, exciting displays and motivational messages from industry speakers, to potential careers in the skilled trades.
