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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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We use fact-based research and data analysis to identify local labour force trends, challenges and strategies.
Community Projects
Innovative projects and activities designed to build a highly-skilled, resilient workforce and prosperous community.
Community Events
We organize exciting events each year to engage and connect local employers, employees, future workers and the community.
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2024 Labour Market Plan released
Moving Beyond Disruption: Managing Expectations for Tomorrow’s Workforce is the title of our community’s labour market plan for 2024.
Gauging the impact of COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a major impact on workers, employers and communities across Grand Erie and beyond. Learn about those impacts and steps for post-pandemic recovery.
Find workforce-related data about Grand Erie’s population
Latest news from the Workforce Planning Board:
Quality of Work study looks at workplaces
Quality of Work study shows there are significant differences between how local employees and employers view what makes a workplace a good place to work. The study found that, in general, employers excel at providing a positive work environment and good overall...
Jobless rate remains lowest in wider area
July 2023 employment figures showed the Grand Erie region tied for the second lowest jobless rate in Ontario. The Brantford area unemployment rate rose to 4.2% last month, up from June’s 3.9%, according to seasonally adjusted estimates released by Statistics Canada....
Local jobless rate equals Ontario’s best
June 2023 employment numbers saw Brantford-Brant in a three-way tie for Ontario's lowest jobless rate. June saw the area’s unemployment rate fall to 3.9%, down from 4.1% in May, according to Statistics Canada’s estimates released on Friday. Meanwhile, Norfolk County’s...