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Further Faster Program - Starting a new business or considering pivoting an existing business?  This intensive program will focus on the most important aspects of a business, making your business model effective, and efficient in the market.

• Start Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021  
• Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hbec-further-faster-business-program-summer-2021-tickets-138841218823

1-week Pre-Employment Program - Skills@Work is connecting individuals/job seekers to opportunities with some of Simcoe County’s top manufacturers. We offer pre-employment programs in the key skills recommended by manufacturing companies for entry-level positions. Program(s) start monthly Enroll now!  

• Date: Monday, May 10th to Friday, May 14th
• Register:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tpSa2oFGvEm9fLq56sCtPL5qktbIgtRCrG7pDLHtXMFUM1ZLT1lQNERKODdTTDQzRTI0RVhKRjg1RC4u

Simcoe County businesses are invited to Ask an Expert - This week's topic is "Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity". Join and learn about insights on how to initiate a business continuity plan, as well as enhancing emergency preparedness among staff members

• Date: Thursday, May 6th at 2:30 p.m
• Register: https://askanexpert_businesscontinuity.eventbrite.ca 

Simcoe County businesses are invited to Ask an Expert - This week's topic is "Businesses in Transition and How to Stay in Control". Join and learn about insights on staying in control after negative financial growth and business transition. 

• Date: Date: Thursday, May 20th at 2 p.m
• Register:  https://askanexpert_businesstransition.eventbrite.ca

 

The Industry 4.0 Automation Accelerator Program - This pilot project was launched to provide a responsive, industry-driven solution for regional manufacturers to identify and implement Industry 4.0 solutions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXVHXRpe6kU 

Industry 4.0, the Future of Work & Skills - Building Collective Resources for the Canadian Aerospace Industry. https://www.ryerson.ca/diversity/reports/industry-4-0-the-future-of-work-and-skills/ 

Oro Station Development very exciting for Georgian College Students - The park, on Line 7 in Oro-Medonte, will be a hub for automotive research. This project will bring learning opportunities for students from diverse programs. Read the full article. - https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/oro-station-development-very-exciting-for-georgian-college-students-3550327?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR32uQy2dXy5fpEOh-mWKa1L6XJMkIYSCXCF-XmIm0KkUyfkWD7xGUCoGeg 
 
Honda gearing up for mass production of the new 2022 Civic in Alliston - https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/10373481-honda-gearing-up-for-mass-production-of-new-2022-civic-in-alliston/ 

 

REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

All jobs, one site! - Explore job postings, new career paths and more. www.workinsimcoecounty.ca 

FOCAL Initiative – The FOCAL initiative produces extensive data and research detailing labour market challenges within the Canadian automotive production sector. 

• For highlights from the Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie region see https://www.futureautolabourforce.ca/kitchener-waterloo-barrie-to-need-7690-workers-by-2030-to-meet-projected-labour-demands/.
• You can also check the FOCAL Data Dashboard to further explore and visualize FOCAL forecast and regional data. https://www.futureautolabourforce.ca/focal-data-dashboard/.

Georgian College’s Midland campus offering free pre-apprenticeship program this spring - https://www.simcoe.com/news-story/10364775-georgian-college-s-midland-campus-offering-free-pre-apprenticeship-program-this-spring/ 

- Edited by Cecilia Doucette