Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce

05/27/2026

Join us at Brooklea Golf and Country Club on June 18th for the Workforce Connect Conference. We open with keynote by Sara Lewis from Deloitte, exploring labour market trends and what they mean for employers in Simcoe County.
This session will provide:
✔ Insight into current and emerging labour market conditions
✔ A practical lens on workplace resilience
✔ Context to support workforce planning and decision making
At this year’s Workforce Connect Conference, employers will hear directly from funders and grant recipients during the Mini Funders Forum.
This session will highlight:
• Available funding opportunities
• Best practices and lessons learned
• What funders look for in strong applications
If you’re exploring funding to support your workforce initiatives, this is a valuable opportunity to gain guidance and ask questions.

Join us at Brooklea Golf and Country Club for a half day focused on learning, connection, and employer led solutions.
📍 Brooklea Golf and Country Club
📅 June 18 | 9:00am-12:30pm
🔗 Learn more and register: https://workinsimcoecounty.ca/workforceconnectconference/

05/21/2026

💙 Join us for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Bracebridge! 💙

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, we’ll be walking together to support people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, along with the families, friends, and caregivers who support them every day.

📍 Location: Bracebridge Sportsplex Soccer Field and Outdoor Track
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Whether you walk as an individual, create a team, join a team, volunteer, or make a donation, every step helps fund vital programs and services like counselling, respite care, support groups, and community education.

Let’s come together as a community and make memories matter.

Register, donate, or learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/cer4r2c9

Each donation towards the Walk for Alzheimer's helps fund crucial programs and services for people with dementia, their caregivers, and their families.

05/06/2026

A meaningful opportunity has opened up at Next Step Literacy in Alliston.

They are looking for a Training & Development Manager — a part-time role supporting adult literacy, learner success, volunteer tutors, and community programming across South Simcoe.

This could be a wonderful fit for someone with experience in education, facilitation, program delivery, or community-based learning who wants to make a real difference close to home.

Applications close May 15, 2026.

Please take a look and share with anyone in your network who might be a great fit:

05/05/2026

📣 Introducing PD Place – Professional Development for Get SET

PD Place is a new online training hub designed for Ontario’s Get SET community.

✔ Self-paced, online learning
✔ Free account setup
✔ Access anytime
Courses available:
• Get SET Program Orientation
• OALCF Orientation
• PMF Orientation
• EOIS-CaMS Orientation

Developed collaboratively by CESBA, CLO, CSC, and LLO, these courses reflect shared expertise across the sector.

Start learning today:
👉 pdplacedp.contactnorth.ca

05/05/2026

🚀 Free Grant Writing Seminar for Employers

Want to access more funding for your business?

Join us for a free breakfast seminar on grant writing and funding readiness for manufacturers and employers.

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 8:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Sandbox Centre, Barrie
✔️ Learn how to secure funding
✔️ Get grant-ready
✔️ Connect with local employers

🎟️ Limited spots — register now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TJPY8MC

04/29/2026

New Episode out now! Recorded from the Skilled Trades Fair in Georgian College's Midland campus!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S74uDFEc06od7VJCOrWKd?si=261ed82c799447bf&nd=1&dlsi=3c5d910f12dc4bc6

04/24/2026

Interested in starting a career in the skilled trades?

Georgian College is offering two Pre-Apprenticeship programs starting June 25, 2026:

**General Machinist 429A**
Barrie Campus
Paid placement: September 2026 to January 2027
Apply by **May 31, 2026**
GeorgianCollege.ca/SkilledTrades

**Electrical 309A/442A**
Owen Sound Campus
Paid energy-sector placement: September to December 2026
Applications expected to close **May 10, 2026**
GeorgianCollege.ca/Pre-App

Both programs include fully covered tuition, books, tools, safety equipment, and supplies, plus a **$100/week stipend** during in-class training.

Please share with anyone who may be ready to build a hands-on career in the skilled trades.

02/24/2026

Heads up!

The CRA is rolling out SimpleFile (Automatic Tax Filing) — a new, invitation-only program where eligible people with low income and simple tax situations may have their tax return prepared automatically using info the CRA already has (like T4s and benefit records).

Could help people who don’t file every year get important benefits/credits like:
• GST/HST Credit
• Canada Child Benefit
• Canada Disability Benefit

Starts with the 2026 tax year (first automatic filings in 2027) and will be phased in over time. You can also opt out if you prefer to file yourself.

Check the images for a location near you!!

02/04/2026

Midland friends — mark your calendar! Spring Job Fair 2026 is March 11 (11–3) at Bourgeois Community Centre (527 Len Self Blvd). M

Meet employers + explore opportunities.

Register: ymcasm.ca/mjf (chance to win a $250 grocery card).

02/02/2026

Ready to take the next step toward college or an apprenticeship?
Georgian College’s Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) at their Midland Campus offers FREE and flexible courses to help you meet admission requirements.

📍 Midland Campus
📞 249.307.0216
✉️ [email protected]