The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board is a community directed, non-profit corporation leading Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka in their approach to workforce development and labour market planning. Formerly known as the Simcoe County Training Board, the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board functions as a neutral broker of research, disseminator of information, and facilitator of collaborative partnership development. Operating as part of the Local Boards Network of Ontario, it is one of 25 local planning board areas funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to conduct and distribute local labour market research and engage community stakeholders in a planning process that supports local solutions to local issues.
How we help Employers, Employment Seekers and Community Organizations.
How We Help Employers:
Are you wondering what the workforce situation is in your area? Are you concerned about possible labour/skill shortages your industry may suffer in the future? What skils are available?The Workforce Development Board answers these questions by being your source for workforce information and labour market planning. We regularly conduct research and release reports concerning the labour force in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka that are instrumental in guiding stakeholders to develop plans that help address these issues proactively. Regular and ongoing consultations in the communities of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka means that we can provide an up-to-date overview of the local labour market and the trends and issues affecting it.
How We Help Employment Seekers:
While we do not directly assist you in finding employment, or offer training programs, we are a source for connecting you to local employment agencies, Government agencies and career information to help you attain your ideal career. This site can be a gateway to connect you to a network of people and resources in your search for employment.
How We Help Community Organizations:
The Workforce Development Board partners with organizations in our community to address high priority workforce development issues at the local level. On any specific partnership project or event, it may act as lead partner, co-lead partner or be involved in a steering or advisory committee role where another organization is lead partner. The Workforce Development Board can also provide information and support to proposals for new initiatives and programs where a need has been identified.
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