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The Local Employment Planning Council is pleased to share its current and past projects with you. Below you can browse our projects by the year they were undertook.

2019-2020 LEPC Projects

External Research & Innovation Project

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE The LEPC will work with stakeholders to identify an area of need, then select an external…

Virtual Reality Workplace Tours

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To promote career exploration by jobseekers and students through innovation, the LEPC will work with employers…

WEnav Careers

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To build on the success of the WEnav resources created by Workforce WindsorEssex and replicated in…

Talent Attraction, Retention, and Development Initiatives Strategy Toolkit

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To support local organizations in attracting and developing a robust and diverse workforce in the Windsor-Essex…

Bridge Jobs Tool

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To maximize local employment opportunities related to the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the LEPC will create…

WEexplore Agriculture

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To better promote in-demand careers in the agriculture sector locally, the LEPC will create a Guide…

Job Board Research

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To help the community better understand the supply and demand for talent, the LEPC will leverage…

2018-2019 LEPC Projects

WEmap LMI & Mapping Guide

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To promote the development of mapping tools by other organizations, the LEPC will create a best…

Bridging Our Workforce

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To prepare local jobseekers for employment opportunities directly and in-directly related to the Gordie Howe International…

Redefining Retirement

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To assist local employers in preparing for an influx of retirements, the LEPC will disseminate research…

WEexplore Trades

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To better promote in-demand careers in the skilled trades locally, the LEPC will create a Skilled…

Online Sector Profiles

Project Overview PROJECT DELIVERABLE To meet employer demand for more sector specific labour market information, the LEPC will create online…

2017-2018 LEPC Projects

Examining the Participation Rate

Project Overview The participation rate measures the percentage of the working-age population (15+ years of age) that is working or looking…

WEexplore & In-Demand Jobs Project

Project Overview The In-Demand Jobs project was undertaken by Workforce WindsorEssex with the goal of promoting in-demand jobs to the…

2017-2018 Community Labour Market Plan

Project Overview Workforce WindsorEssex will develop through consultations with members of the Central Planning Table and Working Groups a comprehensive…

2017-2018 External Research & Innovation Project

Project Overview Workforce WindsorEssex will undertake an external research and innovation project in 2017-18. The Community Labour Market Research & Innovation…

NAFTA Recommendations from Windsor-Essex

Project Overview The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) project tasked Workforce WindsorEssex with gathering input from business, cross-border commuters…

Experience for Success

Project Overview Best practice guides for employers looking to provide experiential learning opportunities, educators hoping to incorporate experiential learning inside…

Newcomers: Your Skilled Workforce

Project Overview A community profile of local newcomer skill sets, highlighting their work experiences and education, demonstrating an available workforce….

LMI 101

Project Overview An interactive website providing local data on local labour market information, featuring webinars, resource materials and a user…

Quarterly Survey & Bulletin Best Practice Guide

Project Overview Workforce WindsorEssex will create a best practice guide about undertaking quarterly surveying of employers. Workforce WindsorEssex asks employers…

Supporting Small Business in Windsor-Essex

Project Overview A booklet highlighting small business recruitment and retention strategies with actionable best practice tips.   Project Status – COMPLETED…

Decoding the ICT Workforce

Project Overview This project aimed to increase the development, attraction, and retention of ICT talent in Windsor-Essex through 3 different…

2016-2017 LEPC Projects

WEsearch

Quarterly Surveys and Bulletins

Project Overview Workforce WindsorEssex asks employers to complete surveys each quarter to help improve the access to and quality of…

2016-2017 LEPC Project Highlights

Phase 1 of the Local Employment Planning Council pilot project in Windsor-Essex has wrapped up as of May 31, 2017,…

Transportation and Mapping Project

About the Project Transportation has been identified by both job seekers and employers as a local barrier to employment. Job…

Help Bridge Your City: Occupations for the Gordie Howe International Bridge

Project Overview With the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, there are significant opportunities for employment as this historic…

Skills Matrix

Project Overview In order to foster a further understanding and clear definition of the types of skills needed by local…

Employment Supports Review

Project Overview Workforce WindsorEssex is seeking to better understand the employment support services in the Windsor-Essex region. These are services…

Your Job Search: Overcoming Barriers for Job-Seekers

Workforce WindsorEssex developed Your Job Search: Overcoming Barriers for Job-Seekers to support individuals who struggle with the process of finding…

Cross-Border Employment

Project Overview With its close proximity to the US border, there are thousands of Windsor-Essex residents who cross the border…

2017 Workforce Summit

About the Workforce Summit On Friday May 12, 2017, Workforce WindsorEssex held the region’s first ever Workforce Summit event by…

Build a Dream 2016

Build a Dream is an evening event for parents and their high school aged daughters to attend to learn about…

Manufacturing Day 2016

Manufacturing Day was hosted on October 7th 2016 by Workforce WindsorEssex, Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation, Leamington Economic Development, St….