9:30am to 2:00pm
The Ontario East Economic Development Commission, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development is pleased to present the "Eastern Ontario Workforce Programs Showcase" in Peterborough, ON on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
All Ontario East members, partners and stakeholders are invited to participate in this important symposium that will feature speakers sharing their experiences with several workforce development initiatives currently addressing this important economic development issue in our region. Experts from the Ministry will be available to provide information on current funding programs.
Agenda:
9:30am
Registration & Networking
10:00am
Official Welcome - Mayor Diane Therrien, City of Peterborough
10:05am
Opening Remarks
Chris King, President, Ontario East,
Jennifer Barton, Regional Director, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
10:10am
Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development - Programs Overview
Jennifer Barton & Mike Temple
10:30am
Elevate Plus Skills Advance Ontario
Mike Hewitt, Quinte Economic Development Commission
10:45am
College Consortium – Aluminum & Steel Skills Advance Ontario
Hugh Wright, Algonquin College
11:00am
Altitude – Aerospace & Related Industries Skills Advance Ontario
Mary MacLeod, Fleming College
11:15am
Career Labs
Sue Watts/Elisabeth Meyer, Employment & Education Centre, Leeds & Grenville
11:30am
Ontario East Manufacturing Workforce - Ontario Labour Market Partnership
Jay Amer, Ontario East
11:45am
Successful Careers Series
Trevor Crowe, Prince Edward County
12:00pm
Commuter Strategy, Intelligent Transportation Systems
Kathy Wood, Eastern Ontario Leadership Council
12:15pm
Wrap – Up Comments
12:30pm
LUNCH
1:15pm
Consultations with Ministry Team
There is no cost, but please register soon as space is limited!