What's New @ HTAB

Charting Hamilton's Labour Market: Past, Present and Future

Over 140 people attended HTAB's Report to the Community event on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at McMaster Innovation Park.  Keynote speaker Tom McCormack of The Centre for Spatial Economics provided highlights from the Supply and Demand Study he has been contracted to research on behalf of HTAB and City of Hamilton.

The event received front page coverage in The Hamilton Spectator.  Click here to read the article.

Below are links to Mr. McCormack's presentation, a four page summary of his findings and HTAB's Report to the Community brochure.

 

Charting Hamilton's Labour Market: Past, Present and Future Presentation Jan. 21/10 (.pdf, 466.7 KB)

 

Charting Hamilton's Labour Market: Past, Present and Future handout (.pdf, 4.3 MB)

 

Report to the Community - 2009 (.pdf, 1.6 MB)

 

Thanks to all who attended and helped to make this a successful event.  Special thanks to Ivan Buzzelli, HTAB Business Co-chair who acted as MC for the event.

 

 

 

 

10th Anniversary Celebration of TECH a Success

The 10th Anniversary of TECH: Technology and Trades for Women took place on November 24, 2009 at the Hamilton Convention Centre and was attended by 200 young women from local high schools, as well as community members.

Highlights were opening speaker Rosita Hall of Motivated Minds, and keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Jackman, Director General of CANMET.  During the day, participants had a chance to speak to team leaders who work in non-traditional fields, view interactive displays and enter a team challenge led by Union Gas.

At an after celebration our long term partners and supporters were recognized for their contributions.

The following received recognition plaques:

Supporters/volunteers

Michelle Smith; Sharon Estok; Sharon Marafon; Paula Galassi; Marilyn Presutti; Tracy MacPherson

Team leaders

Janet Ferguson; Addi Pump; Lesley Harschnitz; Corina Chang; Marguerite Bowerman; Stephanie Brasseur; Laura Howarth

Exhibitors/Sponsors

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 105; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local 18; Canadian Forces; Hamilton Wentworth District School Board; Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board; Mohawk College; ArcelorMittal Dofasco; Landscape Ontario; Liaison College; Ontario Power Generation

Funders

Service Canada; Ministry of Training, College and Universities

Thanks to all who have been a part of TECH during the past ten years! 

 

 

Trends Opportunities Priorities (TOP) 2009 Report

TOP 2009 Planning for Prosperity lists four trends and six issues in Hamilton's labour market. 

The trends include: Significant structural changes in Hamilton's economy; Employers are creating jobs for persons with post secondary qualifications; There is an insatiable demand for labour force renewal, and Hamilton's population growth is slowing.

Six issues were highlighted at HTAB's Community Forum by partcipants, and from this came our key projects for 2009-2010.  

Please access the complete report here.

Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) 2009 (.pdf, 6 MB)

Careerview, Spring/Summer 2009, Skilled Trades Sector

The latest Careerview focuses on apprenticeship and lists important information, such as the steps to apprenticeship and incentives for employers.  Highlighted are descriptions of careers such as carpenter, early childhood educator, automotive service technician, welder and drywall finisher. 

Careerview, Spring/Summer 2009, Skilled Trades Sector (.pdf, 1.5 MB)

Breaking News

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Congratulations to Board Member Jim Vanderveken

We congratulate HTAB Board member Jim Vanderveken of Mohawk College who has been appointed Dean, Interdisciplinary Studies.  Good luck with your new position Jim!

Winner chosen for completed survey

Congratulations to Ines Rios, of the Immigrant Women's Centre, who won a $75 Keg gift card for completing an employer survey for HTAB's Educating Employers about Youth Talent Project, Part 2.  Thanks to all employers and HR professionals who answered the survey questions.

Guide to Collaboratives and Planning Initiatives Related to Human Services in Hamilton

December 16, 2009 - HTAB has released a Guide to Collaboratives and Planning Initiatives Related to Human Services in the City of Hamilton.  This guide was created in partnership with the City of Hamilton, Community Services Department.  The directory lists collaboratives and planning efforts that have an impact on human services in Hamilton.

Guide to Collaboratives and Planning Initiatives Related to Human Services in Hamilton (.pdf, 724.2 KB)