Supporting the Grand Erie Region’s Labour Market
Welcome to the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
Helping Residents & Employers Succeed By Identifying Workforce Trends & Developing Community Actions
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is one of 26 community-based, not-for-profit corporations established in Ontario to play a leadership role in labour force development. We serve the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Mississaugas of The New Credit First Nation & Six Nations of The Grand River.
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie leads the development of local labour market strategies. Comprised of volunteer representatives from Labour, Business, Education and Equity Groups, the board works collaboratively with community partners to identify key labour force issues and challenges, and to develop effective workforce development strategies.
Local Labour Market Information
Fact-based research and professional data analysis allows us to identify labour force challenges and opportunities in the Grand Erie communities we serve.
Community Projects
We leverage partnerships and activities to extend our community reach and fulfill our mandate of developing local labour market strategies.
Community Events
Our annual community events and activities are proactive vehicles designed to connect with our partners, local employers and the workforce in Grand Erie.
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2020 EmployerONE is Live
Our community’s annual survey for employers has been shortened to 20 Questions
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Tell us about your workplace experiences
If you are currently working or unemployed, the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is interested in finding out about the quality of your job experience, what makes you stay in a job and reasons you would leave a job.
We Make It Here videos
Videos showcase local manufacturers & their employees
Latest from The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie:
Six Nations trades recognized
Trades people from Six Nations have been recognized with Skilled Tradespersons of the Year awards The newly created awards were handed out Sept. 29 at a trades appreciation event organized by the Workforce Planning Board, held at the Six Nations Community Hall...
Manufacturing Day 2019
October is being kicked off as Manufacturing Month, with plant tours on Oct. 3. Grand Erie region's Manufacturing Day will see some 250 Grade 10 students tour 18 area companies, with businesses in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk represented. This is the fourth...
Norfolk tradespeople recognized
Tradespersons working in Norfolk County have earned awards for their outstanding work in the trades. The Skilled Tradespersons of the Year awards were handed out Sept. 25 at a trades appreciation event organized by the Workforce Planning Board, held at Venture...
