Workforce Focus: Disappearing Jobs

In this issue we take a look at the transferrable skills found in occupations that over the last 15 years have seen a significant loss in Ontario.

March 30th, 2011 | Posted in Archives,  Educators and Service Providers,  In the Workplace | Read More »

Labour Market News Roundup

In this week’s edition – Windsor-Essex gears up for world-stage, Buddhism enters the workforce, young professionals choose Google, dying industries and a revealing study on strategies for creating female leaders.

March 27th, 2011 | Posted in Archives | Read More »

Human Library event brings stories to life at the Windsor Public Library

Instead of flipping through the pages of a hardcover or glancing over the glossy photos of a coffee-table book, when you browse the Human Library catalogue you’re engaged in the earliest form of storytelling; narrative conversation.

March 25th, 2011 | Posted in Archives,  Educators and Service Providers,  Parents & Youth | Read More »

Borrow a “Human Book” at Central Library this Thursday

In partnership with the Windsor Public Library and the New Canadian Centre of Excellence, Windsor’s first “Human Library” will be held this Thursday, March 24th at the Central Library branch.

On that day, participants will be able to browse and sign-up for a 20 minute conversation with a “human book” from 10 a.m to noon.

March 21st, 2011 | Posted in Archives,  Parents & Youth | Read More »

Internationally trained professionals further their potential

Workforce WindsorEssex was a key partner when the YMCA of Windsor and Essex County presented its third annual Conference for Internationally Trained Professionals at Giovanni’s Caboto Club, Tuesday, March 1.

March 11th, 2011 | Posted in Archives,  Educators and Service Providers,  In the Workplace,  Media | Read More »

The results are in for January’s Employer Survey…

     WFWE EXCLUSIVE        The results are in for our employer survey looking at the month of January 2011. We'd like to thank the 37 employers who particpated. Workforce WindsorEssex Monthly Local Labour Force Employer Survey captures information on what sectors are doing well and what occupations are in-demand or on a downturn.  The five questions [...]

March 1st, 2011 | Posted in Archives,  In the Workplace | Read More »