Our Projects
Workforce Development Board (WDB) is working on the development of effective resources and partnership projects that support employer engagement and workforce development. For information about our current projects, please click here.
Over the course of the LEPC pilot, which ran from December 2015 to March 2020, the WDB pioneered new and innovative approaches to local employment planning within five strategic themes. Please see below for the list of projects under each of the five key areas: Labour Market Information and Intelligence, Integrated Planning, Service Coordination for Employers, Research and Innovation, and Shared Best Practices.
Labour Market Information and Intelligence
Analysis of the Local Labour Supply Report
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Local Industry Information Report
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Labour Market Information User Guide
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Online Job Boards Report
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MyHomeWorks: An interactive online platform that allows students to connect to local labour market information and engage with the world of work. myhomeworks.net
Integrated Planning
Experiential Learning Fair – Presentations
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Planning for an Aging Labour Force
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Aligning Workforce and Economic Development Priorities, Strategies, and Resources
Project Leads: Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation and MDB Insight
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Information Database – Leading the development of a database for information sharing amongst economic development and workforce development organizations. Contact us for more information.
Service Coordination for Employers
Employment & Training Services for Employers Video
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To view the video in French, click here.
Entrepreneurship Guide: Charting a Course
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Recruiting for Small-to-Medium Employers
Project Lead: Savino Human Resources Partners (SHRP)
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Mentorship Guide: Leading the Way
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Research & Innovation
In-Demand Skilled Trades: Peterborough – Kawartha Lakes – Northumberland – Haliburton NEW
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Addressing Succession Planning Needs of Local Employers NEW
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Talent Management in the Workplace – Employer Survey Report NEW
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Experiential Learning Report: The Building Blocks for Employers’ Success
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Employability Skills Gap
Project Lead: Wakeford & Associates
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Agriculture/Agri-Foods: Investigating Local Strategies to Address Employment Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Technology and Labour in the Local Manufacturing Sector
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Newcomer Employment Integration
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Best Practices and Promising Approaches in Economic Development
Employer Education Series
Disability and Accessibility
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Information Session Presentation
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Information Session Presentation
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Gender and Sexuality
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Information Session Presentation
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Managing Different Generations
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Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Information Session Presentation
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Substance Abuse and Addictions
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Information Session Presentation
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Economic Development Best Practices
Project Leads: Explorer Solutions and Amer and Associates Economic Development
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Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Helping Persons with Disabilities Achieve Their Full Employment Potential
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