About Workforce WindsorEssex

Workforce WindsorEssex is a non-profit organization committed to benefiting the communities we serve through strategic and prosperity-focused employment and community planning initiatives that foster a strong and sustainable workforce.

To achieve this, we lead and collaborate with project partners on local needs, community engagement, strategy development, and program evaluation to support community planning and development. Additionally, we offer a range of tools, resources, and services to support job seekers, employers, students, educators, and trainers in making informed decisions about the labor market, careers, and skill development.

Our team is comprised of project managers, researchers, community connectors, and communications professionals whose past experiences include working in government, industry, and other not-for-profit organizations, locally, provincially as well as abroad. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with partners in employment, education, and training services, while keeping a pulse on employer needs.

Workforce WindsorEssex currently receives funding under eight projects, including the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership, WE Value Client Portal, WE Value AI project, the TeaMWork project, Ontario’s Local Board program, Ontario’s Labour Market Partnership program, WEskills, and WE Data Tools.

Click below to learn more about our staff, our board, our major projects, or reach out to us through our contact information.

MISSION

Workforce WindsorEssex leads regional employment and community planning for the development of a strong and sustainable workforce.

VISION

By April 2025, Workforce WindsorEssex will be the regional authority on proactive and long-term employment and community planning solutions, driving social outcomes through sustainable investment.

HISTORY

Workforce WindsorEssex (legally Workforce Development Board Windsor Essex) was created as an independent, community-based board in October 2008 as a result of significant foundation work by the City of Windsor, County of Essex, WindsorEssex Economic Development Commission and Province of Ontario.

Memberships & Affiliations

Windsor-Essex
Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Leamington
Chamber
of Commerce
Amherstburg
Chamber
of Commerce
Human Resources
Professionals Association
of Windsor & District
2018-2023
Living Wage
Employer
ProsperUSCanadian Council
on Social
Development
Windsor-Essex
Association for
Volunteer
Administration
Windsor-Essex
Employment
Group

United Way/
Centraide Windsor-
Essex County