Literacy in Ontario:the bottom line impact
A brief video from the Local Boards of Ontario Network
Southwest Ontario Development Program (SWODP)
Click here for more information on this new program.
New Publication - Focus On
Ambulatory Health Care
Demand has risen for several ambulatory health services and generated employment growth in Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford counties. An aging population with greater health needs, an aging workforce with high retirement rates, and shifts in practice have each affected where health care hiring has taken place. Download a copy here.
EMOLTB Annual Report
EMOLTB's 2008-2009 Annual Report was distributed at the Annual Meeting held June 25th at the Best Western Stoneridge Inn. Download a copy or call 519-672-3499 for a copy.
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage (CAF-FCA)
Apprenticeship: IT WORKS! The CAF-FCA believes that investing in apprenticeship training is an effective way to produce the highly skilled and productive workforce Canada needs to stay globally competitive. Some documents to help communicate the findings of their work can be accessed here:
A Glimmer of Hope
Net Benefits of Apprenticeship Training
Return on Training Investment (ROTI)
ROTI Fact Sheet
ROTI Power Point Presentation
Business Case for Apprenticeship Training
TOP 2009
The TOP report is a community driven strategic 1-2 year plan of coordinated local targeted activities to help address local labour market trends, opportunities and priorities. This publication is the culmination of labour market information and input from a broad spectrum of community stakeholders gathered through our most recent TOP consultation process. Download a copy here or call the EMOLTB office for a copy.
Service Canada Wage Survey
Get an idea of what people are paid in various occupations across Canada. Search by province, area, occupation and job type. Click here to access this information and much more.
Second Career Program
Second Career provides career planning and financial support
specially designed to help laid-off Ontarians participate in long-term
training for a new job. Career counsellors in Employment Ontario
offices across the province can help you take the first step.
Oxford Youth Robotics Challenge
The Oxford Invitational Youth Robotics Challenge explores the world of robotics. Students work with a mentor from an industry working with robotics to design, build and program a fully functional robot. The final product is exhibited and judged at a Robotics Expo Event on November 17th at Goff Hall in Woodstock. Visit the website or call Kathryn Tull at
519-672-3499.
SLOME 2010
SLOME (Skills London Oxford Middlesex Elgin) is one of the most unique and valuable career exploration days in the province for students in grades 5 - 12. SLOMEwill be held at the Western Fair Agriplex on
Wednesday May 12th, 2010.
To find out more, visit www.slome.org |