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Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) Report 2010

Tendances, opportunités et priorités (TOP) Rapport 2010

The Untapped Labour Pool - A Guide for Employers

Workforce Focus - Newsletter 2010 Volume 1, Issue 1

Workforce Focus - Newsletter 2010 Volume 1, Issue 2

Greening the Economy - Transitioning to New Careers - Report

Opening Doors - Improving Employment Outcomes for Newcomers in York Region

Services to help your Newcomer Workforce

Newcomers - a resource for your business

Chinese Cultural Guide for Employers

Essential Skills Guide

Starting Your Own Business – A guide for Women in York Region

Inclusion in the Workforce - Persons with Disabilities Focused Project


What's happening in 2009-2010... Occupations in Agriculture and Sectors that Support Agriculture Agriculture is important to Ontario’s economy employing 700,000 people in farming, food processing and equipment manufacturing. The opportunities are endless. Apprenticeships at Work Information Workshops for Employers! Employers! Find out the many benefits of apprenticeships, the funding support available and get answers from the experts... Transitioning into a Green Economy: Living and Working Sustainably The Green Economy will create a transitioning to many new green careers. This report provides a detailed occupation analysis and profiles across four main sectors of industry. The green economy will require a skilled and ready workforce that can effectively transition to emerging occupations.
Community Events Industrial & Building Energy eXpertise (IBEX) Are you a business owner looking to improve your bottom line through increased energy efficiency? Have you considered energy audits or conservation programs but don’t have anyone to take a leadership role internally? Bridging to Green Careers Turn your international training in engineering and life sciences into a successful career in Canada. Skills International Features pre-screened, internationally educated professionals in an online tool. Candidates found on this site have worked with a qualified employment advisor on employment preparation and are ready to work in Canada.
Online Videos! Mature Workforce Networking: M - Power! Over 40? Actively seeking work and frustrated? ...we can help! M-Power was a networking group for mature workers that provided encouragement, motivation, emotional support. Thinking about a career in healthcare? Information on Occupations in healthcare, seminar videos and employment resources and contacts... Preparing your Business for your Retirement Start planning your business retirement succession well in advance of your planned departure from the company. View the Web-based seminars and start today! Opening Doors An analysis of information on immigrant and business needs in the current and emerging labour market. Identifies issues affecting fuller employment for newcomers and proposes ways newcomers can match their skills and knowledge, with those required by businesses. Provides a clear course of action to ensure that York Region continues to prosper.