EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board

Empowering stakeholders in the London Economic Region with quality labour market information to drive a thriving economy.

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

Digital skills matter! 💻

Help shape local workforce initiatives by sharing your feedback in 2 quick surveys (3–5 minutes each):

🔗 https://t.co/PVEohnWliZ
🔗 https://t.co/Nm7eaouael

#DigitalSkills #WorkforceDevelopment

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

Thank you, Doug Butler, for more than 13 years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to our Board and community.

Your impact has made a lasting difference, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter! 👏

#ElginCounty #MiddlesexCounty #OxfordCounty

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

Growth + retirements are reshaping workforce needs.
The challenge: finding the talent to fill the gap.

🏭 Manufacturing demand: 15,165 workers
🏥 Healthcare demand: 6,964 workers

📖 https://t.co/XnxiXKjw5o

#WorkforceDevelopment #OntarioJobs #Manufacturing #HealthcareJobs

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

Investing in employee training means investing in the future of your business 📈

Learn how the Ontario Job Grant can help support employee training and workforce development by joining this free webinar.

📅 Register here: https://t.co/15acXlAC4e

#WorkWise

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📅 Happening This Week

Looking for opportunities to connect, learn, and grow? Here’s what’s happening across the region this week 👇
#LondonON #WoodstockON #SouthwesternOntario #WorkforceDevelopment #EmploymentSupport #Hiring #OntarioJobs #EmployerSupport #CommunityEvents

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📢 Join us for the 29th Annual General Meeting of the EMOWPDB!

🔗 RSVP today: https://t.co/1z9MWKLSdy

We look forward to having you with us!

#AGM #WorkforceDevelopment #ElginCounty #MiddlesexCounty #OxfordCounty #EMOWPDB

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The Skills Sprints pilot will help job seekers quickly build and showcase #FoundationalSkills through 3-week training programs resulting in targeted, accessible upskilling & portable #DigitalBadges.
@fsc_ccf_en @WorkforceEMO #Employment

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📢 Summer Job Opportunity!

📝Full job description: https://t.co/zI4WK1GkZa

Apply by May 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. 📩 [email protected]

#HiringInSouthwestON #SummerJobs #SummerJobOntario #ElginCounty #MiddlesexCounty #OxfordCounty

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

Looking for a job?
Small, intentional steps can make your job search more effective. ✨
#JobSearch #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #JobHunting #ResumeTips #Networking #CareerGrowth #Hiring #Employment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Workforce #JobSeekers #CareerJourney #SuccessMindset

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

𝟯,𝟮𝟯𝟬 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆! 😲✨

Filter by 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.

👉https://t.co/rz3OE2Az68

#NowHiringLER #EmploymentOpportunitiesON #ElginJobs #MiddlesexJobs #OxfordJobs

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📊 LLMP 2026–2027 | Highlight #5
50,549 unique job postings in 2025.

📈 Growth: mechanics, accountants, sales support
📉 Decline: admin assistants, service supervisors, cooks/bakers

Full report here:
📖 https://t.co/XnxiXKjw5o

#LabourMarket #OntarioJobs #WorkforceDevelopment

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📬 Stay on top of workforce trends in the London Economic Region.

Get monthly insights on jobs, hiring trends, grants & local updates—all in one place.

Subscribe: https://t.co/gEbBExqP6O

⏳ Sign up before the May edition is sent out!

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

Pathways Job Fair
April 9, 10:00–11:30 AM

Polish your resume, practice your pitch, and get ready to meet employers who are hiring.

#JobFairTips #CareerAdvice #Networking #JobSearch

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📊 LLMP 2026–2027 Highlight #3

An aging workforce is no longer a future issue—it’s happening now.

49% of workers are 25–54
22% are 65+

More retirements are coming.
Succession planning can’t wait.

📖 https://t.co/XnxiXKjw5o

#Elgin #Middlesex #OxfordCounty #ONWorkforce #ONJobs

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📊LLMP 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 #𝟮

Employment grew 22% (2020–2025) — over 77,000 new jobs in the region!

📌 Largest share: Sales & service, trades, business/admin, social services
📌 Fastest growth: Sciences, management, culture & recreation

📖 Full report: https://t.co/XnxiXKjw5o

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

The Oxford County Career Expo is your chance to meet employers hiring NOW 👇

✔️ Explore hundreds of jobs
✔️ Connect face-to-face
✔️ Apply on-site

📍 Woodstock Fairgrounds
🗓️ Mar 26 | 2–6 PM

More info: https://t.co/rtfAHtfuu8

#JobFair #NowHiring #OxfordCounty

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

Join Elevate 2026 tomorrow for expert insights on AI, workforce trends, branding & more.

📍 The London Club
🕗 8:30 AM
☕ Free + breakfast

⏳ Limited spots. Register now!

https://t.co/qhvN5JRZTA

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

💡 “Put a face to your resume” = be remembered

✔️ Know the company
✔️ Ask smart questions
✔️ Dress & speak confidently
✔️ Bring your résumé
✔️ Connect afterward

Job fairs = not just applications. Make your impression count.

#JobFairTips #CareerAdvice #Elgin #Middlesex #Oxford

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

🚀 Ready for your next job?

3 job fairs across Elgin, Middlesex & Oxford are coming up!

💼 Meet employers
📄 Bring your resume
👉 Register now & don’t miss out!

#JobFair #HiringNow #OntarioJobs

[EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board @WorkforceEMO]

📊 LLMP 2026–2027 Highlight #1

The London Economic Region reached 830,922 people in 2025. Population trends shape labour supply, housing demand, and community services.

📖 Read the full plan:
https://t.co/XnxiXKjw5o

#Elgin #Middlesex #OxfordCounty #OntarioWorkforce