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Delivering responsive workforce development solutions to meet local labour market needs.

05/29/2026

Workforce questions can come up in a lot of different ways.

You might be wondering:

“Where are the hiring opportunities right now?”
“What skills are employers looking for?”
“How do I plan my next career step?”

That’s where we can help.

Our website brings together free tools, reports, and resources designed to support employers, job seekers, students, educators, service providers, and community partners across our region.

From local labour market data and career planning tools to employer guides, job search resources, and workforce reports, our goal is to help make local workforce information easier to find, understand, and use.

Not sure where to start?

Visit our website or send us a message and we’ll help connect you with the right resource.

05/27/2026

Happening soon! Register now for our AGM so you can hear the latest updates on workforce development projects, resources, and more.

🗓️ When: June 3rd at 3pm
📍 Where: Zoom

This is the best way to get to know our board, gain valuable insights into workforce development, and see how we're planning to address future challenges and opportunities.

Register now: https://pulse.ly/gktywjd2j8

05/25/2026

Get a video walkthrough of the WDB website to find exactly what you need!

Our new video tutorial is now live which takes you on a tour of the job search and career planning tools and resources available on the WDB website.

Watch it on our YouTube channel then fill out the brief survey to let us know if it was helpful!

Curious what free resources are available for you on WDB's website? Watch our new video tutorial to learn how to navigate our website to find things like:

➡️ Labour Market Insights
➡️ Employment Supports
➡️ Customized Jobs Map
➡️ Recruitment Guide
➡️ Career Ladders
➡️ Toolkits

Watch it now: https://pulse.ly/xnmutofqzb

05/21/2026

If you have a website, social media content, or anything in digital spaces - today is for you.

It’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) - a reminder that digital accessibility is a necessity in today's online world.

Digital accessibility means creating a user-friendly online environment that accommodates different needs, ensuring equal access to information and opportunities for all.

Here are a few simple ways you can ensure you're online spaces are accessible:

✅ Use your keyboard only to navigate a website
✅ Try using a screen reader like NVDA or VoiceOver
✅ Run an accessibility check on your website
✅ Watch videos without sound to test for captions
✅ Learn how to write alt text that’s actually helpful

These small steps help build empathy — and better digital experiences for everyone.

Let’s commit to creating a world where no one is left out. 💻

Explore more ways to participate 👉 https://pulse.ly/s2v4hyuuck

05/20/2026

Join us for our Annual General Meeting to connect with our community and explore the progress we've made together over the past year.

We'll be sharing updates on completed projects, insights into our upcoming initiatives, and our plans for continuing to support the workforce needs of Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton.

🗓️ When: June 3rd at 3pm
📍 Where: Zoom

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet our board, gain valuable insights into workforce development, and see how we're planning to address future challenges and opportunities.

Register now: https://pulse.ly/bjwyd4xzgv

05/18/2026

If you're trying to hire, but the applications just aren’t coming in...

before assuming it’s a lack of interest, it’s worth taking a closer look at what’s happening in the local labour market.

For example:
🔹 How does your wage compare to similar roles in your area?
🔹 Is demand for this position particularly high right now?
🔹 Are the skills required aligned with what job seekers currently have?

These factors can have a significant impact on how your posting performs.

Understanding them can help you adjust your approach - whether that’s refining the role, revisiting compensation, or rethinking how the opportunity is presented.

That’s where labour market information can make a difference.

Instead of guessing, you can make more informed decisions based on real, local data.

If you’re navigating hiring challenges, there are tools and insights available to support you.

Visit our website or contact us to get started.

05/15/2026

Before making your next workforce decision, it helps to know what the local labour market is telling us.

WDB’s latest Eye on the Labour Market report is now available, offering a monthly look at in-demand occupations and skills across Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton.

This report can help you better understand questions like:

🔹 What roles are employers hiring for right now?
🔹 What skills are showing up most often in local job postings?
🔹 Where might there be opportunities for training, career planning, hiring, or workforce development?

Whether you’re an employer planning your next hire, a job seeker exploring opportunities, an educator supporting career conversations, or a community partner looking at workforce trends...

This report is designed to make local labour market information easier to access and use.

The latest edition is available now on our website.

05/12/2026

International Nurses Day is a chance to say thank you, but it’s also a chance to look at the bigger workforce picture.

Nurses play a critical role in the health and wellbeing of our communities.

But behind that care is a workforce that needs strong pathways, supportive workplaces, training opportunities, and sustainable systems.

When we talk about supporting nurses, we’re also talking about supporting the conditions that help them do their work, grow in their careers, and continue serving their communities.

At WDB, we know workforce development is deeply connected to community wellbeing.

By understanding local labour market needs, career pathways, and the challenges facing essential sectors like health care, we can better support the people and systems our communities rely on.

To all nurses across our communities: thank you for the care, skill, and commitment you bring to your work every day.

Your work matters and so does the workforce support behind it.

05/11/2026

The latest Labour Force Survey results for Peterborough CMA show a 5.7% unemployment rate in April, up 0.3% from March (seasonally adjusted three-month moving average).

Comparable Ontario and national rates were 7.6% (up 0.1) and 6.8% (up 0.2) respectively.

News reports typically look at monthly data, showing 7.5% (down 0.1) for Ontario and 6.9% (up 0.2) nationally in April.

05/08/2026

The Community Connections Newsletter for May is out now! Check your inbox for the latest updates on:

New Labour Force Survey Results
Updated EOLM report showing the 10 most in-demand jobs
Local business & workforce development events
Grants & Funding Opportunities

And a lot more!

Address

165 Kent Street W. , Suite 302
Lindsay, ON
K9V2Y5

Telephone

705-749-3250

Website

http://www.wdb.ca/

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