Employment issues for diverse groups

We just received notice that there is still time to register....

Employers in Simcoe and Muskoka are invited to join us for a Lunch & Learn in the Silver Nightingale room at Casino Rama from 10 a.m.— 3 p.m. on October 10th. There is no charge for the event and the lunch.

Employers are often unable to fill positions, conversely, job seekers with job placement challenges find it difficult to secure employment due to a lack of understanding of their unique value.  


SMWDB, in conjunction with a panel of experts, plans, at this presentation, to address challenges in attracting, retaining and enhancing local talent by discussing diverse groups (youth, immigrants, aboriginals, people with diversity issues and those with criminal records) so local employers can expand their labour pool.  Time will be allocated after presentations for questions.

Key Note Speaker and Youth Expert Panelist Max Valiquette is one of Canada's best known culture and media experts and commentators. He focuses primarily on media, youth and popular culture, and marketing. Max is a regular contributor to CBC Radio and also a featured commentator on the television program "What's in a Name."


For more information visit the Workforce Development Board's Website

Attention Employers - Job Fair on March 12, 2012

The 2012 South Muskoka Job Fair will be held on March 12, 2012 at the Bracebridge Sportsplex and the BMLSS Cafeteria. 

This year's event has expanded to include Hiring Employers and Educational and Training Agencies. 

For more information contact:  southmuskokajobfair@gmail.com or  the Job Fair Coordinator at 705-644-3531.

EMPLOYER'S BREAKFAST - June 23, 2011

The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board along with a myriad of partners are hosting an Employers' Breakfast on June 23rd, 7:30 a.m., Bracebridge Memorial Arena. Presentations will be made to help businesses receive assistance and support with:

• Recruitment
• Hiring incentives
• Employee retention
• Access to information

Call to register for the date and location most convenient for you.

RSVP to Dawn at 705-725-1011, 1-800-337-4598 or dawn@labourtrends.ca

 

FREE WORKSHOP - RECRUIT & ENGAGE A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

This informative half-day workshop is designed to help businesses learn how to recruit and engage a diverse workforce. With a focus on the tourism sector, employers and industry stakeholders will learn the value and effectiveness of a diverse workforce, and how by leveraging diversity, can increase the engagement and productivity of their teams. Benefits of diversity, removing barriers, and conquering communication challenges will be discussed as participants explore ways to recruit internationally trained individuals; while gaining useful tools and best practises to help create a successful workplace.

 This workshop is brought to you through a partnership with ACCES Employment Services; Citizenship and Immigration Canada; Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and Ontario Tourism EducationCorporation (OTEC). The registration value is $249.00, thanks to our partners we are able to provide these workshops free of charge; only a completed registration form is required to attend.

Contact Debbie Singh 416-622-1975 Ext. 235 or by email dsingh@otec.org or register online at www.otec.org

March 3 - Windsor; March 9 - Kingston; March 10 - Ottawa

LOOKING FOR STAFF? UPDATE FOR JOB FAIR - FEB. 23, 2011

The Bracebridge Employment Resource Centre is sponsoring a Job Fair at the Bracebridge Sportsplex onWednesday February 23rd, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. . The Sportsplex is located at 110 Clearbrook Trail in Bracebridge.

Approximately 32 local employers are registered so far to provide information about their business and employment opportunities.

For more information contact Wendy Bridle at 705-646-0475 Ext. 3105 or by email wbridle@NorthernLightsCanada.ca

EMPLOYER'S BREAKFAST - JANUARY 12, 2011

On Wednesday January 12, 2011, while you are sampling amazing food from Deerhurst's kitchen, an array of guest speakers will acquaint or re-acquaint you to the services that are available in the local community to help you, as an employer, prosper in your business. You will meet new staff, hear about new programs, and discover what services you haven't been utilizing but would benefit from.

You will hear from:

 Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (TCU transformation, employer services and apprenticeship)
 Employment Ontario - Employment Services (job postings, job matching, work placements and incentives)
 Muskoka Futures (business information, mentoring and financing)
 Muskoka Small Business Centre (payroll, sub-contracting rules, source deductions, online payroll calculator)
 Service Canada (workshare, ROE's on the web, Canada Summer Jobs)
 District of Muskoka (Employment Placement Supports & Services)
 Muskoka Human Resources Association (people managers sharing best practices and relevant information)
 Trillium Lakelands District School Board (Youth Apprenticeship & other career pathways)

Breakfast buffet will begin at 7:00 a.m. with speakers starting at 7:30 a.m.

To reserve your space, please contact Nancy West or Mary Ellen Waffle of the YMCA Employment Service in Huntsville at 705-787-0349 or email Nancy at nancy_west@ymca.ca.

LUNCH & LEARN: MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORK PLACES

Plan to attend Making It Work! - Understanding the Dynamics of Multi-Generational Workplaces.

The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board is hosting a free Lunch and Learn event to provide you with information of using the strengths of each generation to build your business. This event will occur in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, February 1st.

11:30 a.m.  Lunch

12:15 to 1:15 p.m.  Presentation by Audie McCarthy, The Marrek Group

Location:   Regatta Steak & Seafood Grill, Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst

RSVP by January 24, 2011 by contacting Dawn Davidson

Email: dawn@labourtrends.ca

Telephone: 705-725-1011/Toll Free: 1-800-337-4598

Need to Hire People?

The Bracebridge Employment Resource Centre is sponsoring a Job Fair at the Bracebridge Sportsplex on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Sportsplex is located at 110 Clearbrook Trail in Bracebridge.

Approximately 32 local employers are registered so far to provide information about their business and employment opportunities.

For more information, contact the Bracebridge Employment Resource Centre, 195 Wellington Street, 705-646-2092.