Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Volume 7: Issue 1. July 4, 2025 |
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Leaders in Workforce Development
Hamilton's Labour Market Connection
Labour Market Updates, News & Community Info
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The Latest From WPH
Your source of Labour Market Information in Hamilton
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Happy Canada Day!
In classic WPH fashion, we’re celebrating with some fresh workforce stats:
📊 41.5 Million+ – Canada’s population hit 41,548,787 as of April 1, 2025
📈 +2.2% GDP Growth – The economy is on the rise in Q1 2025
💰 +4.4% Wage Increase – Canadians are earning more on average
Here’s to progress, prosperity, and maple syrup! 🍁
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Hamilton Business Survey
🔹 Top Industry: Accommodation & Food Services (23%)
🔹 Top BIA Responding: Downtown Hamilton (33%)
🔹 71% rated worker quality as unfavourable
🔹 51% said increased labour costs had the biggest negative impact
🔹 50% of responses came from small businesses (5–99 employees)
🔹 Revenue: 43% saw a decrease, 31% saw an increase
Want to see more insights by ward and business size? Click below to learn more!
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Stay Connected with Workforce Planning Hamilton! 🌐📊
Looking for the latest labour market updates, reports, and insights? Our Linktree has it all in one place!
📌 Access our Monthly Snapshot,
📌 Read the latest newsletter,
📌 Explore the 2025 Business Survey results,
📌 Dive into our Labour Market Plan,
📌 And much more!
Follow us online and stay informed with Hamilton’s most reliable labour market information.
Visit now: linktr.ee/WorkforcePlanningHamilton
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Hamilton Community Updates
Find out what's happening in the city!
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Melanin Market Volunteers |
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Melanin Market is looking for volunteers this summer! You can sign up to be a volunteer for one or all upcoming markets happening downtown Toronto at Younge and Dundas Square on the following dates:
✨Friday, July 18th
💥Wednesday, July 30th
✨Friday, August 15th
💥Friday, August 29th
Click below to learn more!
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Whether you're new to the trades or building your career, this is your chance.
Join us for our Safety First: Insights & Action live panel discussion with Brandi Ferenc & Rachael Plein; two experienced tradeswomen who share real-life safety insights, tips, and stories from the job site.
📅 Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
⏰Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM
How to register:
1️⃣ Apply to the Trades Readiness Program
2️⃣ Check your email from Jobtimize or go to “Your Tasks”
3️⃣ Click “View” and “Go To” to open the webinar catalogue
4️⃣ Find the webinar you’re interested in and click “Register Now”
👉 https://www.supportontarioyouth.ca/trades-readiness-program/
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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Employment Hamilton is hiring! |
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Who’s More Likely to Wear Sunscreen? ☀️🧴
According to Statistics Canada, women are far more likely than men to apply sunscreen. While 63% of women report using it on their face and 51% on their body, only 29% of men use it on their face and 26% on their body.
As the summer sun shines on, it’s a great reminder to lather up—regardless of gender. Protecting your skin is more than just a beach-day habit—it’s a health essential!
Source: Statistics Canada – “Time to Lather Up! Using Sunscreen to Protect Yourself Against the Sun (StatsCAN Plus)”
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Senior Of The Year Awards |
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Deadline Extended! Nominate a Senior for the 2025 Senior of the Year Awards 🏆👵
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Do you know a senior who goes above and beyond in our community? Now’s your chance to recognize them!
The nomination deadline for the 2025 Senior of the Year Awards has been extended to July 21, 2025, at 4 PM.
Winners will be celebrated at the Seniors Awards Gala Dinner and Ceremony this October.
Submit your nomination at: hamilton.ca/seniorsawards |
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What's In The News?
Latest updates!
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Whether you’re job searching, changing careers or feeling stuck, these self-trust strategies can help you move forward without burning out:
- Build stabilizing routines to reduce mental clutter and create a sense of grounding
- Make one decision at a time, fully. Avoid half-decisions that linger in your mind and drain your energy
Learn more below!
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If you’re a career professional reading this and feeling that quiet unease about job security, you’re not alone.
Layoffs happen in our field, too. And when they do, it can feel jarring. Disorienting. Maybe even a little ironic.
Read more below!
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Did you know, you can now request data from Workforce Planning Hamilton using our Data Request form?
Workforce Planning Hamilton’s labour market information can help identify:
- In-demand Industries, Skills & Jobs
- Workforce demographics
- Growing, declining & changing trends
- Job vacancy data
- Labour force supply & demand
- Immigration into the workforce
- Currently hiring skills & positions
- And More!
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