The Workforce Planning Board

 

The Workforce Planning Board is a community directed, non-profit corporation leading Waterloo Region, Wellington and Dufferin County in their approach to workforce development and labour market planning. Formerly known as the Waterloo Wellington Training and Adjustment Board, the Workforce Planning Board functions as a neutral broker of research, disseminator of information, and facilitator of collaborative partnership development. Operating as part of the Local Boards Network of Ontario, it is one of 25 local planning board areas funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to conduct and distribute local labour market research and engage community stakeholders in a planning process that supports local solutions to local issues. WPBs mandate is to provide guidance regarding important workforce and employment challenges facing Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin.

 

How we help Employers, Employment Seekers and Community Organizations

 

How We Help Employers:

Are you wondering what the work force situation is in your area? Are you concerned about possible labour/skill shortages your industry may suffer in the future? What skills are available?

 

The Workforce Planning Board answers these questions by being your source for workforce information and labour market planning. We regularly conduct research and release reports concerning the labour force in the Waterloo Wellington Dufferin Area that are instrumental in guiding stakeholders to develop plans that help address these issues proactively. Regular, and ongoing, consultations, within the communities of Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Dufferin County means that we can provide an up-to-date overview of the local labour market and the trends and issues affecting it.

 

Take a look around and see what is going on locally to address work development issues.

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How We Help Employment Seekers:

While we do not directly assist you in finding employment, or offer training programs, we are the best source on the net for connecting you to local employment agencies, government agencies and career information to help you attain your ideal career.

You should consider this site to be a gateway. Through us you are connected to a network of people and resources eager to be a part of your quest for success. Whether you are looking for advice, job information, local labour force trends or the contacts that will help you succeed, this is your source.

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How We Help Community Organizations:

The Workforce Planning Board partners with organizations in our community to address high priority workforce development issues at the local level. On any specific partnership project or event, it may act as lead partner, co-lead partner or be involved in a steering or advisory committee role where another organization is lead partner.

The Workforce Planning Board can also provide information and support to proposals for new initiatives and programs where a need has been identified.

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Our Vision:

We envision the continuous development of a leading edge workforce.

 

Our Mission:

Engage partners to find solutions to local workforce development needs.