Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Volume 11: Issue 2. Nov 28, 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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Thanks to everyone who came out to our LLMP Consultations!
Workforce Planning Hamilton hosted our annual Community Consultations for our upcoming Local Labour Market Plan
Community members shared their priorities, challenges, and insights about Hamilton’s labour market alongside other local employers, service providers, and community organizations.
Incase you missed it, you can view the presentation in PDF form below!
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📊 Hamilton’s Labour Market Snapshot – October 2025
In October, Hamilton’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 7.0%, now matching the national average and staying below Ontario’s 7.8%. The city continues to show strong labour market activity with 452,000 people employed across all sectors.
Take a deeper look into Hamilton’s workforce trends in the full October Snapshot.
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November 20 was National Child Day, a time to celebrate children’s rights and their right to grow up healthy, safe, and heard.
This year, Hamilton’s Child & Youth Network is proud to join the national campaign while also launching our new CYN Data Dashboard, a tool designed to help our community understand local needs and take action together.
Let’s work collectively to make Hamilton a place where every child can thrive.
Explore the dashboard ➡️ www.hamilton.ca/CYN
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Hamilton Community Updates
Find out what's happening in the city!
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ClothingWorks: Free Employment-Ready Apparel for Job Seekers
Goodwill’s ClothingWorks program is now available to help job seekers feel confident and prepared for interviews, training, and new employment opportunities.
Participants receive free, personalized styling support and a selection of professional clothing to help them look and feel their best as they enter or re-enter the workforce.
This program is open to anyone actively seeking work and can be booked through local community partners.
To learn more or register a client, visit below.
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Hamilton Immigrant Survey Results |
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This summer, the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) conducted its second bi-annual survey to better understand the experiences of immigrants in our city. For this survey, “immigrant” refers to anyone born outside Canada who was living, working, or studying in Hamilton at the time of data collection.
Who participated?
A total of 634 immigrants shared their perspectives. Participants included permanent and temporary residents, refugees, international students, temporary foreign workers, refugee claimants, Ukrainian newcomers, and foreign nationals who are now Canadian citizens. Anyone aged 16 or older was eligible to respond.
What did participants share?
Participants told us about their experiences, challenges, and contributions, and offered suggestions to make Hamilton even more welcoming. The findings provide a snapshot of how immigrants are doing in different aspects of life — from employment and housing to social connections and sense of belonging.
Why is this survey important?
This survey not only compares outcomes to those observed in the 2023 Immigrant Survey, but also explores differences across immigration category, time in Canada, racialized status, gender, age, and more. These insights help inform policies, programs, and community initiatives that support immigrant success in Hamilton.
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YWCA Hamilton’s Centre of Innovation is currently recruiting for the upcoming cohort of our
PowerUp Ready program — a free, 10-week online training program designed for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs who are ready to launch or grow their businesses.
Through PowerUp Ready, participants will gain the tools, confidence, and connections needed to bring their business ideas to life.
Interested individuals can scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register for an upcoming information session!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant is the primary business owner(s).
- Women and non-binary individuals over 18, ideally not attending school.
- Small business based in Southern Ontario.
- Must have access to a computer –online program.
- Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- No franchise operations or multi-level marketing businesses can apply.
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Steps To Independence Program |
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Steps to Independence Program – Upcoming Workshops
YWCA Hamilton’s Steps to Independence Program is hosting a series of engaging, confidence-building workshops designed to support personal growth, self-discovery, and overall well-being. These drop-in sessions run on Wednesdays at the Safety and Support Hub (21 Hunter Street East, Unit 103, Hamilton), with topics rotating throughout November and December.
Participants can explore self-exploration, learning styles, stress management, self-care, growth mindset, and asset mapping through guided activities and discussions. Workshops run in one-hour blocks (10–11 AM or 11–12 PM), and childminding is available with advance notice.
Basic English fluency is recommended.
For more information, contact siphub@ywcahamilton.org
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The Social Navigator Winter Coat Drive is back!
Hamilton Police Services is collecting adult coats to help keep our community warm this winter. Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of any Hamilton Police station until November 30th. These include:
- Station 10: 155 King William Street
- Station 20: 2825 King Street East
- Station 30: 400 Rymal Road East
This initiative is an important and easy way to support those in need and make a difference this winter season. |
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What's In The News?
Latest updates!
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New to the Canadian workplace?
Our upcoming session will give you the knowledge and tools to communicate effectively, understand employer expectations, build key soft skills and more!|
📆 Date: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM-3:00PM
📍 Location: 8 Main St. E, 3rd Floor
✨ Email tphy@iwchamilton.ca to save your spot!
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Mid-life Career Change?
Making a career change in your 40s (or beyond) can feel daunting & overwhelming.
If you’re standing at a crossroads in your career, here are the key steps that helped me – and can help you – navigate a successful mid-life career change.
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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