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Centre for Workforce Development At Centre for Workforce Development, our prime focus is on local labour force development.

This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario

Looking for ways to learn, connect, and grow this November? Check out these upcoming events happening in Hastings County...
30/10/2026

Looking for ways to learn, connect, and grow this November? Check out these upcoming events happening in Hastings County!

From career opportunities and inclusive workplaces to small business resources and funding, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Mark your calendars! 📅

Join the Brave Conversation 4 Allyship workshop to explore systemic bias and discrimination and learn practical ways to build more inclusive workplaces.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 5
⏰ Time: 9 AM-4 PM
📍East Side Secondary School
Registration: Scan QR code in the poster or use the link below ⬇️
https://forms.gle/joRb2sgHUgvCKmJ36

👮‍♀️ Interested in a career in policing? Join the Belleville Police Service for its annual Women in Policing Event!

📅 November 18, 2026
⏰ 4:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 459 Sidney Street

Learn about the hiring process, connect with current officers, and explore career opportunities.

Registration is required and spaces are limited.
Participants must be 16+.

Register: https://bit.ly/4hGLvhx Questions? Email [email protected]

Looking for funding or resources to support your business? Connect with funding organizations, explore financing opportunities, and meet local business support partners.

📅 November 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Marmora Community Centre

Enjoy breakfast, hear from funding organizations, and make valuable connections.

Registration: Scan QR code in the poster or contact [email protected]

THE LENS | October Issue 📊 Regional labour market insights from CFWDWhat is changing in our regional job markets? The Oc...
26/10/2026

THE LENS | October Issue 📊
Regional labour market insights from CFWD

What is changing in our regional job markets? The October editions of The Lens explore the latest job posting trends, who’s hiring, and what the numbers could mean for local workers and employers.

📍 Hastings, Prince Edward County and Lennox & Addington
Job postings reached 939 in September — down 14.3% from August, but up 57.0% from September 2025. Retail trade now accounts for 23.7% of postings, while sales and service occupations make up 40.1%.

📍 Renfrew and Lanark
There were 1,329 job postings in September, up 2.9% from August and 17.0% year over year. Health care and social assistance accounted for 23.0% of postings, closely followed by retail trade at 21.6%.
Each region tells a different story. The Lens takes a closer look at the data, the trends behind the numbers, and what to watch in the months ahead.

Each region tells a different story. The Lens takes a closer look at the data, the trends behind the numbers, and what to watch in the months ahead.

📩 Want to receive The Lens? Email [email protected] to subscribe.
Already subscribed? Check your inbox for the latest edition!

22/10/2026

A reminder that success doesn’t look the same for everyone. 💛

That’s what made this year’s Women in Business: Redefining Success such a great afternoon.

As a sponsor and planning committee member, we were proud to help bring this event together with the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce and our community partners.

Margaret Hachey, Teresa Berriman, Lindsay Gallaher and Avery Frederick shared their experiences building businesses, navigating challenges, and figuring out what success means to them. There were so many nuggets to take away, whether it was something you could relate to, a new perspective, or an idea you wanted to bring back to your own business, career, or life.

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon happen. We hope you left with something that stuck with you. ✨

19/10/2026

Last Chance to Register! 🌟 WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Redefining Success 🌟

Join us Tuesday, October 20 for an inspiring afternoon exploring purpose, profit and balance in business. Hear from four women entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, lessons learned, and perspectives on defining success on their own terms.

📷 Free headshot sessions (first come, first serve) with Lavish Studio Creations begin prior at 12:00pm with opportunities throughout the day. For complete event schedule and registration click here: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/cLBhqtQiRUDgZ

Come for the conversation, stay for the connections, and leave with fresh perspectives on what success can look like at every stage of business.

📅 October 20, 2026
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 The Landmark, Trenton
📸 Doors open at 12:00 PM for free headshot sessions & networking

Free to attend, but space is limited.

REGISTER HERE: https://business.quintewestchamber.ca/events/details/2026-women-in-business-redefining-success-2592

Presented in partnership with: Quinte West Chamber of Commerce
BPW Hastings & Prince Edward and Women's Work Centre for Workforce Development Small Business Centre Huff Estates Winery Yummy Mummy's Kitchen Elevation Audiovisual The Landmark Venue

Our CEO, Sandi Ramsay, was pleased to join the Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Industry), MP Chris Malette, chambers of c...
16/10/2026

Our CEO, Sandi Ramsay, was pleased to join the Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Industry), MP Chris Malette, chambers of commerce, Loyalist College, and local business and economic development leaders in Belleville for a discussion about the future of business in the Bay of Quinte.

For CFWD, being part of these conversations is an opportunity to bring workforce issues into the picture.

Understanding the challenges employers are facing, where skills gaps exist and what our local labour market needs helps inform the conversations and partnerships that move our region forward.

Thank you to everyone who made space for these important discussions. Collaboration and a better understanding of our local workforce are key to planning for the future.

15/10/2026

🚔✨ Ever wondered what a career in policing looks like? ✨🚔

Join us for our Women in Policing Career Event on Wednesday, November 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Belleville Police Service!

👮 Meet women serving in policing today
🚓 Explore specialized units and career opportunities
🏢 Tour the police station
💬 Ask questions about recruitment and hiring
🌟 Learn what a career in public service could look like for you

Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, we'd love to meet you!

Space is limited and registration is required.

Visit our careers page to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4hGLvhx

14/10/2026

Coming at you LIVE from Quinte Careers in Construction! 🚧🔨🧱🔩 🦺 🏗️

It’s been a remarkable day so far for our high school students, and it’s not over yet.

Attend our Public Event this evening and leave feeling informed, confident, and inspired about your next steps toward a career in construction. Everyone is welcome.

Quinte Careers in Construction Public Event
📍Loyalist College
🗓️Wednesday, October 14 (TODAY!)
🕔 5-7 PM

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Thank you to the Quinte Home Builders Association for fostering our involvement in this initiative, and the City of Belleville for additional funding through their 2026 Community Impact Grant.

Tweed Free ID & Employment Clinic - Community in Action! We’re humbled to have facilitated our signature clinic in Tweed...
13/10/2026

Tweed Free ID & Employment Clinic - Community in Action!

We’re humbled to have facilitated our signature clinic in Tweed, supporting 58 individuals in accessing more than 140 services!

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Don DeGenova for his leadership, Hastings County’s Homelessness Prevention Program for the funding that made this clinic possible, and Gateway Community Health Centre for providing a wonderful venue.

A special thank you to our caring community partners for sharing their time, expertise, and compassion.

Together, we’re breaking down barriers and making a meaningful difference in our communities.

It truly takes a village, and we’re so grateful for ours! 💙

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47 South Pinnacle Street

K8N3A1

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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+16139690720

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