Publications & Links

 Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario (AABO)

The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario (AABO) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing the number of Aboriginal people in the trades in Ontario.

Apprenticesearch.com

Apprenticesearch.com provides free information on apprenticeships.  Local employers and apprentices/apprenticeship candidates are welcome to explore opportunities to connect in their local area.

AgCareer Publication

Canadian Materials Centre of Excellence

London, Canada is recognized for its strength and expertise as a Materials Centre of Excellence, and launched this website to provide an overview of companies who specialize in advanced materials, as well as research that is being undertaken at the University of Western Ontario, affiliated research institutes, Fanshawe College and the National Research Council.  The goal is to raise awareness of research activity within London’s research institutes with private industry, to publicize results of research to the national and international materials community, and to provide integrated technical solutions to industry.

ECO Canada

ECO Canada was established in 1992 as part of Canada's sector council initiative. With a solid reputation in the field of human resource management, ECO Canada's services reach all participants of the environmental sector including employers, practitioners, educators, and students.

Employer Champion Awards

The Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Awards were created to acknowledge the important contributions and particularly recognize Ontario employers who have shown an outstanding commitment to providing meaningful work experiences for high school students in their communities through any of the following:

• Job Shadowing
• School-Work Transition Programs
• Mentoring
• Classroom or Worksite Visits
• Career Talks
• Cooperative Education
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Focus on Ambulatory Health Care 

EMOLTB interviewed local businesses in specific key areas to identify the reasons behind the growth or decline in their sector. This publication captures the findings in this specific sector.

Focus on Specialty Trade Contractors

EMOLTB interviewed local businesses in specific key areas to identify the reasons behind the growth or decline in their sector. This publication captures the findings in this specific sector.

Health and Safety in the Workplace

This booklet is intended to help small business and provide a framework for the development of a Health and Safety Program.

Local Labour Market Plan

Each year, the EMO Workforce Planning and Development Board, with input from local labour market partners, produces a report based on statistical data identifying issues in the local community. The report includes a snapshot of the local labour market challenges. This is followed by a prioritized plan for community action in response to issues raised by employers.  This year the plan transitions from the former “Trends, Opportunities and Priorities” (TOP) report to the Local Labour Market Plan.

EMOLTB has developed this training program to provide standard learning and objectives and outcomes.

Ontario in the Creative Age

A new study written by Richard Florida and Roger Martin, released by the Martin Prosperity Institute, makes recommendations for how Ontario can become a world leader in the creative age. 

Ontario Monthly Labour Market Reports

This monthly report looks at labour market conditions in Ontario by presenting data from Statistics Canada, such as unemployment rate, participation rate, and employment.

 OYAP/PAJO

 OYAP is a School to Work program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program.

The Apprenticeship Network

The Apprenticeship Network is a group of link minded individuals and groups working collaboratively to promote apprenticeship as a first-choice option and to provide information to Employers, Youth and Job Seekers. 

Science and Technology for Canadians

Work Habit Supporting Learning for Your Students  

This publication shares supports for teachers/instructors to share the fundamental employability skills that prepare students finishing high school, college or university to present themselves as viable job candidates. Skills to be addressed include the soft skills necessary for employment as explained in the Ontario Skills Passport Work Habits.

 Workforce Focus

Workforce Focus is a bi-monthly insight into the labour market of Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties. Pertinent issues to community stakeholders are highlighted by statistical evidence, publication exerts, and communications with local participants. Topics have included demographic change, sector profiles, and interest group trends.

 Career Profiles 

Published by Members of the Local Boards Network of Ontario

 Arts & Culture

Creative Career was published by the Hamilton Training Advisory Board.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

 Automotive Dealership

These Job Profiles gives you a snapshot of what it is like to work in Automotive Dealership.  You will find information about each of the jobs available, including a brief description of duties, the education and skills required, the salary and the work environment.  You will also find out what opportunities there might be and the prospects of employment for that particular career.  This publication was produced in Simcoe County and the wages may vary.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

 Construction Occupations

Building Your Career was published by the Hamilton Training Advisory Board.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

Health Care Occupations

This informative publication features many careers in the health field, describing the type of work, related occupations, work requirements, salaries/wages, places to work and opportunities for growth in each particular occupation.

Emerging Careers in Energy and the Environment

Here are some of those emerging careers and college/university programs which are currently in place to support these demands.

Greening the Economy - Transitioning to New Careers 

The Green Economy will create a transitioning to many new green careers.

This publication profiles careers across four main sectors of industry. The green economy will require a skilled and ready workforce that can effectively transition to emerging occupations.  This was published by The Workforce Planning Board of York Region & Bradford West Gwillimbury however the occupations will be relevant to the Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford area.

Horticulture and Landscaping Occupations

Growing Your Career was published by the Hamilton Training Advisory Board.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

Hospitality & Tourism Occupations

Careers to Discover was published by the Hamilton Training Advisory Board.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

IT Lives in London

This informative publication features many careers in the IT field, describing the type of work, related occupations, work requirements, salaries/wages, places to work and opportunities for growth in each particular occupation.

Municipal Government

These Job Profiles gives you a snapshot of what it is like to work within Municipal Government.  You will find information about each of the jobs available, including a brief description of duties, the education and skills required, the salary and the work environment.  You will also find out what opportunities there might be and the prospects of employment for that particular career.  This publication was produced in Simcoe County and the wages may vary. However, the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

On the Menu Careers in the Food Industry 

Food Services and Drinking Places play a significant role in tourism, representing 24% of all tourism employment. According to Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, labour shortages in food services could balloon to 71,476 full-year jobs by 2024. The occupations expected to be most affected are food counter attendants and kitchen helpers, servers,cooks and bartenders.

On the Move: Careers in the Trucking Industry

There are many exciting opportunities in Ontario’s trucking industry. Careers in trucking are attractive to job-seekers, both those entering the workforce for the first time and those changing careers.

Packaging a Career Destination

Career opportunities in packaging can also be highly specialized—consider the skills required for graphic design, quality control, sales, customer service, production, research & development purchasing and marketing.

Pathways to Professions: Careers in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Sector

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services comprises establishments primarily engaged in activities in which human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis.

Subsectors of this industry include:
• Legal Services
• Accounting, Tax Preparations, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
• Architectural, Engineering and Related Services
• Specialized Design Services
• Computer Systems Design and Related Services
• Scientific Research and Developmental Services
• subOther Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Printing Company

These Job Profiles gives you a snapshot of what it is like to work in a small printing company.  You will find information about each of the jobs available, including a brief description of duties, the education and skills required, the salary and the work environment.  You will also find out what opportunities there might be and the prospects of employment for that particular career.  This publication was produced in Simcoe County and the wages may vary.  However, the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

 Real Faces Occupation Profiles 1

The following profiles reflect the diversity of occupations across Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. The Education section reflects the employee’s personal educational history. It does not necessarily reflect the ACTUAL required education. To check out the education requirements for a particular occupation please refer to the web sites on the back page.

REAL FACES Occupation Profiles 2

The occupations are organized and displayed according to the Skill Type it belongs.  This publication was produced in the Brant/Halimond/Norwolk area.  However, the occupations is still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

Skilled Trades

The Complete Guide to the Skilled Trades was published by the Durham Region Local Training Board.  However the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford area.  

SWEAP (SouthWestern Ontario Environmental Awareness Program)

This informative publication features many careers in the environmental field, describing the type of work, related occupations, work requirements, salaries/wages, places to work and opportunities for growth in each particular occupation.

Tourism: A Resort

These Job Profiles gives you a snapshot of what it is like to work in a resort.  You will find information about each of the jobs available, including a brief description of duties, the education and skills required, the salary and the work environment.  You will also find out what opportunities there might be and the prospects of employment for that particular career.  This publication was produced in Simcoe County and the wages may vary.  However, some the occupations are still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Careers

The Catalogue of Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing Careers was published by the Niagara Workforce Planning Board.  However, the occupations is still relevant to the Elgin Middlesex and Oxford area.

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