Workforce
Leverage a Diverse Workforce to Boost Your Organization
Access a vast talent pool with graduates from Kingston, Belleville, Peterborough, and nearby hubs like Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
Leaders in Workforce Development
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Highlights on Talent
25 +
Post-secondary schools within a three-hour drive.
7th
Where Queen’s University ranks in Canada for its engineering program.
653,819
Enrolled full and part-time students within a three-hour drive in 2023.
903,780
Students enrolled in post-secondary education in 2023 in Ontario.
Regional Talent Pool
Utilize comprehensive education and workforce development programs as a valuable resource to connect to our skilled dedicated workforce.
| Institution/Workforce | Website |
|---|---|
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Centre for Workforce Development (Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox and Addington Counties) |
cfwd.ca |
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Workforce Development Board (Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton) |
wdb.ca |
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Eastern Workforce Innovation Board (Leeds and Grenville, and Frontenac Counties; Township of Loyalist; and the Kingston, Brockville, Gananoque, Prescott, Kemptville, Bath, Cardinal, and Sharbot Lake Communities) |
workforcedev.ca |
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The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark (Lanark and Renfrew Counties) |
labourmarketgroup.ca |
Looking for some assistance?
Discover how Ontario East Economic Development’s knowledgeable team can guide you through site selection, provide access to a skilled workforce, and offer specialized support to propel your organization forward.
- Resource accessibility
- Access to market information
- Tailored support with R&D, training and fabrication
Ontario East Workforce Partners Support Project
