Niagara Workforce Coalition

Niagara Workforce Coalition

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Purpose

We’re enhancing our community’s workforce by promoting collaboration, innovation and resource-sharing. 

Employers and employer-serving organizations play a crucial role in shaping the coalition’s initiatives, sharing valuable insights into industry needs and hiring trends. Education organizations develop the talent pipeline and support students to graduate with the skills to succeed in the job market. Employment services and other non-profit organizations provide information and essential support for job seekers, such as training and career counseling.

Launched in November 2023, the Niagara Workforce Coalition brings together interested parties to build connections, integrate workforce planning, and address workforce challenges.

What we do

We’re enhancing our community’s workforce by promoting collaboration, innovation and resource-sharing. Employers and employer-serving organizations play a crucial role in shaping the coalition’s initiatives, sharing valuable insights into industry needs and hiring trends. Educational institutions develop the talent pipeline and support students to graduate with the skills to succeed in the job market. Employment services and other non-profit organizations provide labour market information and essential support for job seekers, such as training and career counseling.

What we’re working on

  • An integrated workforce planning and development strategy.
  • New talent attraction and retention support models for employers.
  • A campaign to mobilize information and spark workforce-related solutions.

How we work

We meet monthly to strengthen our connections and learn about partner activities.

Each organization (or, department if you’re part of a large organization) appoints one representative to attend meetings and share information. This helps balance the agile nature of the group with inclusivity and representation. The hope is that person will act as a conduit for collaborative and weave information to and from their team and Coalition.

Looking ahead

As the Niagara region continues to evolve, so too does the work of the coalition. By staying attuned to shifting economic trends, emerging industries, and evolving workforce needs, the coalition remains agile and responsive, ensuring that its initiatives remain relevant and impactful.

Help Us Serve You Better

We are collecting data to better understand who is looking for work and what kind of opportunities jobseekers are searching for. This data is completely anonymous and non-personally identifiable.

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