- EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON LOCAL MANUFACTURING – WDB REPORT The report examines the potential impact that emerging technology may have on employment in the manufacturing sector in Peterborough, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton. Released by the Workforce Development Board / Local Employment Planning Council (WDB / LEPC) – a non-profit organization funded by the federal and provincial governments – the publication is focused ... Read More
- NEWCOMER EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITY SURVEY A few months ago we shared with you the Newcomer Employment Activity survey from Workforce Development Board in our newsletter and website. Thank you for participating! WDB has finalized the project and would like to share the report with KMA. Please click HERE to see the report.
- NEWCOMER EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITY SURVEY Laridae is working with the Workforce Development Board (WDB) to conduct a study of Newcomer Employment Activity in our region. They are surveying local Employers to learn more about their views, concerns and needs with respect to recruiting and hiring newcomers to Canada. Please help WDB get an accurate picture of newcomer employment integration in our region, by ... Read More
- Power Rates & Specific Skilled Employees Through discussions at meetings and some sensing sessions, a number of issues are common to many KMA members. High on the list are power rates and difficulty in finding employees with specific skills.
