Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
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The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is an Ontario-based non-profit that champions labour force solutions.
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NEWS: The County of Brant is launching a project to identify ways to improve access to mental health, employment, and senior services in rural communities. Residents are encouraged to share their experiences through an online survey.
Share your thoughts at buff.ly/ACdyBLK 🗣️
Share your thoughts at buff.ly/ACdyBLK 🗣️
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
NEWS: The County of Brant is launching a project to identify ways to improve access to mental health, employment, and senior services in rural communities. Residents are encouraged to share their experiences through an online survey.
Share your thoughts at buff.ly/ACdyBLK 🗣️
Share your thoughts at buff.ly/ACdyBLK 🗣️
NEWS: The Ontario government is investing $242 million to upgrade facilities at colleges and universities, ensuring students have access to the state-of-the-art equipment and spaces needed for high-demand jobs.
Read more at buff.ly/EXIcHos 💼
Read more at buff.ly/EXIcHos 💼
January 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
NEWS: The Ontario government is investing $242 million to upgrade facilities at colleges and universities, ensuring students have access to the state-of-the-art equipment and spaces needed for high-demand jobs.
Read more at buff.ly/EXIcHos 💼
Read more at buff.ly/EXIcHos 💼
ICYMI: Last week we introduced Lyro, our new chatbot and your shortcut to local resources on the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie website.
Try it out now at workforceplanningboard.org 🚀
Try it out now at workforceplanningboard.org 🚀
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
ICYMI: Last week we introduced Lyro, our new chatbot and your shortcut to local resources on the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie website.
Try it out now at workforceplanningboard.org 🚀
Try it out now at workforceplanningboard.org 🚀
NEWS: The Ontario government is investing over $26 million to train nearly 3,000 new long-term care staff, enhancing resident care while allowing students to study and work right in their home communities.
Learn more at buff.ly/X9HD7vT 🔗
Learn more at buff.ly/X9HD7vT 🔗
January 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
NEWS: The Ontario government is investing over $26 million to train nearly 3,000 new long-term care staff, enhancing resident care while allowing students to study and work right in their home communities.
Learn more at buff.ly/X9HD7vT 🔗
Learn more at buff.ly/X9HD7vT 🔗
Find what you need in a flash⚡
Meet Lyro, our new chatbot designed to help you navigate the all the WPBGE’s resources in a matter of seconds.
Try it out today at buff.ly/KaZQZss
Meet Lyro, our new chatbot designed to help you navigate the all the WPBGE’s resources in a matter of seconds.
Try it out today at buff.ly/KaZQZss
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Find what you need in a flash⚡
Meet Lyro, our new chatbot designed to help you navigate the all the WPBGE’s resources in a matter of seconds.
Try it out today at buff.ly/KaZQZss
Meet Lyro, our new chatbot designed to help you navigate the all the WPBGE’s resources in a matter of seconds.
Try it out today at buff.ly/KaZQZss
Happy New Year! 🥳🎉 Wishing our Grand Erie community a prosperous and successful 2026. Here is to a year of new opportunities and continued growth!
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Happy New Year! 🥳🎉 Wishing our Grand Erie community a prosperous and successful 2026. Here is to a year of new opportunities and continued growth!
🎉 We are looking back on 2025 with pride. Whether it was connecting youth to future careers at Manufacturing Day, supporting local with our new Business Resource Toolkit, or exploring the future of work with our Inclusive Speaker Series, it has been a year of milestones 🌟
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎉 We are looking back on 2025 with pride. Whether it was connecting youth to future careers at Manufacturing Day, supporting local with our new Business Resource Toolkit, or exploring the future of work with our Inclusive Speaker Series, it has been a year of milestones 🌟
Merry Christmas from the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie! We're wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season 🎄✨
December 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Merry Christmas from the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie! We're wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season 🎄✨
4 Events. 4 Incredible Perspectives. 1 Goal. 🤝
Missed an event? Check out our recaps to see how you can build a culture where everyone belongs, and stay tuned for the full infographics releasing soon on our website 🔗
Missed an event? Check out our recaps to see how you can build a culture where everyone belongs, and stay tuned for the full infographics releasing soon on our website 🔗
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
4 Events. 4 Incredible Perspectives. 1 Goal. 🤝
Missed an event? Check out our recaps to see how you can build a culture where everyone belongs, and stay tuned for the full infographics releasing soon on our website 🔗
Missed an event? Check out our recaps to see how you can build a culture where everyone belongs, and stay tuned for the full infographics releasing soon on our website 🔗
NEWS: Ontario and New York have officially signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of clean nuclear energy. This partnership between Premier Ford and Governor Hochul aims to deliver affordable and reliable power for both regions.
Read more at news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... ⚡️
Read more at news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... ⚡️
December 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
NEWS: Ontario and New York have officially signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of clean nuclear energy. This partnership between Premier Ford and Governor Hochul aims to deliver affordable and reliable power for both regions.
Read more at news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... ⚡️
Read more at news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... ⚡️
NEWS: On January 1st 2026, Ontario’s new regulation for Special Economic Zones will come into effect. These changes are designed to identify trusted projects to drive growth and competitiveness across the province.
Learn more at buff.ly/R3jUfPO 🔗
Learn more at buff.ly/R3jUfPO 🔗
December 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
NEWS: On January 1st 2026, Ontario’s new regulation for Special Economic Zones will come into effect. These changes are designed to identify trusted projects to drive growth and competitiveness across the province.
Learn more at buff.ly/R3jUfPO 🔗
Learn more at buff.ly/R3jUfPO 🔗
A powerful finish to our Inclusive Speaker Series!
Keka DasGupta joined us for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity," sharing that 95% of decision-making is emotionally driven. By focusing on Story, Safety, and Stretch, leaders can create an environment where everyone feels free to show up as themselves.
Keka DasGupta joined us for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity," sharing that 95% of decision-making is emotionally driven. By focusing on Story, Safety, and Stretch, leaders can create an environment where everyone feels free to show up as themselves.
December 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A powerful finish to our Inclusive Speaker Series!
Keka DasGupta joined us for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity," sharing that 95% of decision-making is emotionally driven. By focusing on Story, Safety, and Stretch, leaders can create an environment where everyone feels free to show up as themselves.
Keka DasGupta joined us for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity," sharing that 95% of decision-making is emotionally driven. By focusing on Story, Safety, and Stretch, leaders can create an environment where everyone feels free to show up as themselves.
NEWS: Brantford jobs data for November 2025 showed that unemployment fell by almost one per cent, but the percentage of people working dropped by an identical amount 📊
Read more, including exclusive insights from labour market experts, at workforceplanningboard.org/brantford-jo... 🔗
Read more, including exclusive insights from labour market experts, at workforceplanningboard.org/brantford-jo... 🔗
December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NEWS: Brantford jobs data for November 2025 showed that unemployment fell by almost one per cent, but the percentage of people working dropped by an identical amount 📊
Read more, including exclusive insights from labour market experts, at workforceplanningboard.org/brantford-jo... 🔗
Read more, including exclusive insights from labour market experts, at workforceplanningboard.org/brantford-jo... 🔗
This morning we attended the County of Brant Annual General Meeting! A big congratulations to everyone involved in wrapping up this phase of the Downtown Dig 👏
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This morning we attended the County of Brant Annual General Meeting! A big congratulations to everyone involved in wrapping up this phase of the Downtown Dig 👏
What a finale! 🤩
We couldn't have asked for a better ending to our Inclusive Speaker Series than Thursday night's “Ignite a Culture of Curiosity” with Keka DasGupta.
Thank you to everyone who came out to make the final event such a success! 🤝
We couldn't have asked for a better ending to our Inclusive Speaker Series than Thursday night's “Ignite a Culture of Curiosity” with Keka DasGupta.
Thank you to everyone who came out to make the final event such a success! 🤝
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
What a finale! 🤩
We couldn't have asked for a better ending to our Inclusive Speaker Series than Thursday night's “Ignite a Culture of Curiosity” with Keka DasGupta.
Thank you to everyone who came out to make the final event such a success! 🤝
We couldn't have asked for a better ending to our Inclusive Speaker Series than Thursday night's “Ignite a Culture of Curiosity” with Keka DasGupta.
Thank you to everyone who came out to make the final event such a success! 🤝
NEWS: The Ontario government is investing over $180 million to strengthen the long-term care system. This funding aims to attract and retain nearly 8,000 highly-skilled nurses, ensuring residents receive the high-quality care they deserve 🫶
Read more at buff.ly/9gP7EJZ 👩⚕️
Read more at buff.ly/9gP7EJZ 👩⚕️
November 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEWS: The Ontario government is investing over $180 million to strengthen the long-term care system. This funding aims to attract and retain nearly 8,000 highly-skilled nurses, ensuring residents receive the high-quality care they deserve 🫶
Read more at buff.ly/9gP7EJZ 👩⚕️
Read more at buff.ly/9gP7EJZ 👩⚕️
"All of us have a perspective and insights that matter... we need each other" 💡
Thank you to Nicki Straza for an incredible event on Generational Inclusion! From understanding the "5 Key Shifts" impacting our workforce to learning practical coaching skills, we left equipped to build stronger teams.
Thank you to Nicki Straza for an incredible event on Generational Inclusion! From understanding the "5 Key Shifts" impacting our workforce to learning practical coaching skills, we left equipped to build stronger teams.
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"All of us have a perspective and insights that matter... we need each other" 💡
Thank you to Nicki Straza for an incredible event on Generational Inclusion! From understanding the "5 Key Shifts" impacting our workforce to learning practical coaching skills, we left equipped to build stronger teams.
Thank you to Nicki Straza for an incredible event on Generational Inclusion! From understanding the "5 Key Shifts" impacting our workforce to learning practical coaching skills, we left equipped to build stronger teams.
THIS THURSDAY! 🚨 The grand finale of our Inclusive Speaker Series is almost here. Do not miss your chance to see Keka DasGupta live in Port Dover on November 27th!
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Grab yours before it’s too late at buff.ly/7VAKgBy
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Grab yours before it’s too late at buff.ly/7VAKgBy
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
November 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
THIS THURSDAY! 🚨 The grand finale of our Inclusive Speaker Series is almost here. Do not miss your chance to see Keka DasGupta live in Port Dover on November 27th!
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Grab yours before it’s too late at buff.ly/7VAKgBy
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Grab yours before it’s too late at buff.ly/7VAKgBy
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
Today we're attending the Growing Your Workforce conference in Waterloo! As part of our Inclusive Speaker Series, Micheal Schiel joined the event with a session focused on the psychology of why employees stay at a workplace. Congrats to everyone who helped put together this great event! 👏
November 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Today we're attending the Growing Your Workforce conference in Waterloo! As part of our Inclusive Speaker Series, Micheal Schiel joined the event with a session focused on the psychology of why employees stay at a workplace. Congrats to everyone who helped put together this great event! 👏
Organizations that prioritize accessibility outperform the rest with:
📈 1.6x higher revenue
🛍️ 2.9x higher sales
✍️ 25% higher productivity
With the average accommodation cost being only $500, it's clear that inclusion is an investment, not an expense.
📈 1.6x higher revenue
🛍️ 2.9x higher sales
✍️ 25% higher productivity
With the average accommodation cost being only $500, it's clear that inclusion is an investment, not an expense.
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Organizations that prioritize accessibility outperform the rest with:
📈 1.6x higher revenue
🛍️ 2.9x higher sales
✍️ 25% higher productivity
With the average accommodation cost being only $500, it's clear that inclusion is an investment, not an expense.
📈 1.6x higher revenue
🛍️ 2.9x higher sales
✍️ 25% higher productivity
With the average accommodation cost being only $500, it's clear that inclusion is an investment, not an expense.
The Ontario Living Wage Network has released its 2025 calculations. The living wage for the Brant Haldimand Norfolk region is now $21.40/hour 📈
This falls significantly above the provincial minimum wage of $17.60. Read the full report at buff.ly/K5ufOYm 📊
This falls significantly above the provincial minimum wage of $17.60. Read the full report at buff.ly/K5ufOYm 📊
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Ontario Living Wage Network has released its 2025 calculations. The living wage for the Brant Haldimand Norfolk region is now $21.40/hour 📈
This falls significantly above the provincial minimum wage of $17.60. Read the full report at buff.ly/K5ufOYm 📊
This falls significantly above the provincial minimum wage of $17.60. Read the full report at buff.ly/K5ufOYm 📊
This is it... the grand finale of our Inclusive Speaker Series! Don't miss your chance to join us for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity" with special guest Keka DasGupta on November 27th 🤩
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Get yours at buff.ly/7VAKgBy ⬅️
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Get yours at buff.ly/7VAKgBy ⬅️
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is it... the grand finale of our Inclusive Speaker Series! Don't miss your chance to join us for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity" with special guest Keka DasGupta on November 27th 🤩
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Get yours at buff.ly/7VAKgBy ⬅️
📍 Lighthouse Theatre, Port Dover
🎟️ Tickets are just $12.50! Get yours at buff.ly/7VAKgBy ⬅️
We're just a week away from the 2025 Growing Your Workforce Conference on November 20th! Join us to connect with local leaders and be part of a special panel featuring Michael Schiel as part of our Inclusive Speaker Series 🙌
Get your ticket at GrowingYourWorkforce2025.eventbrite.ca 🎟️
Get your ticket at GrowingYourWorkforce2025.eventbrite.ca 🎟️
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We're just a week away from the 2025 Growing Your Workforce Conference on November 20th! Join us to connect with local leaders and be part of a special panel featuring Michael Schiel as part of our Inclusive Speaker Series 🙌
Get your ticket at GrowingYourWorkforce2025.eventbrite.ca 🎟️
Get your ticket at GrowingYourWorkforce2025.eventbrite.ca 🎟️
We’re live at “All Ages, All Voices” featuring special guest Nicki Straza! This is the 2nd event in our ongoing inclusive speaker series. Thank you for every who made this amazing event possible! 👏🤩
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We’re live at “All Ages, All Voices” featuring special guest Nicki Straza! This is the 2nd event in our ongoing inclusive speaker series. Thank you for every who made this amazing event possible! 👏🤩
On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour and remember those whose sacrifices granted us the freedom and opportunity to live, work, and prosper today. Their courage will never be forgotten. #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour and remember those whose sacrifices granted us the freedom and opportunity to live, work, and prosper today. Their courage will never be forgotten. #LestWeForget