In May 2010, the London CMA labour force was 266,900 people which was an increase of 800 people over April 2010. (London Economic Development Corporation’s e-newsletter, London Matters)
Fresh into the first week of a new job at Hanwha, Perry Puckett is happy to see a familiar face. “I ran into an old colleague on my first day here and he asked me if I wanted to join his team,” Puckett says happily.
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Our quality of life is greatly impacted by our ability to access stable and dependable work. A vibrant and diverse labour market is a must for any healthy community. The aftershocks of the economic downturn in 2008 are still prevalent in our community. Have you been affected?
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266,900Labour Force
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19.6%Employment Rates for youth
In 2009, the youth (15-24 years old) unemployment rate in London CMA was 19.6% as compared to the 17.6% for Ontario and 15.3% for Canada. (Statistics Canada)
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4,0942009 Building Permits
In the City of London, in 2009, a total of 4,094 building permits were issued compared with 4,285 permits in 2008 and 4,917 permits in 2007. (London Economic Development Corporation, Marketing Facts 2010)
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9.9%Unemployment Rate
In 2009, the unemployment rate for the London CMA was 9.9%. This was above both the provincial level (9.0%) and the national level (8.3%). (Statistics Canada)
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7,000Apprenticeships/Trades
The London Apprenticeship Area Office reports the top active apprenticeship programs as: Automotive Service Technician, Electrician-Construction and Maintenance, Hairstylist, Cook and General Machinist. Currently, there are approximately 7,000 active apprentices in all trades in the London area and more than 1,800 apprenticeship completions in the past five years. (Fanshawe College, Research and Institutional Planning Office)
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$22.05Average Hourly Earnings
In 2009, average hourly earnings in the London CMA were $22.05 (in current dollars). This rate is 3.1% lower than the provincial rate ($22.75) and equal to the national rate ($22.05). (Statistics Canada)
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The Workforce Planning and Development Board of Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford has worked to provide local labour market information. They were a great help to me personally and really saw the value in what they do.
Help clients with one of the last steps in the process to finding employment. -- At ClothingWorks we provide confidence and professional business attire to those in need.
Support ClothingWorks - a not for profit local project that provides interview clothing free of charge for men, women and young adults who have a referral from a London employment counselling or training agency. www.clothingworks.ca
Become a mentor -- the Mentorship for Newcomer Success program connects internationally trained individuals with local mentors to gain a better understanding of the local job market in their field or occupation; establish valuable networking contacts; and learn more about sector-specific language and professional practice in Canada. www.mentorship.wil.ca
Support organizations that help individuals find meaningful work -- Support the work of organizations like Pathways www.pathways.on.ca, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, WIL Employment Connections, and the London Employment Help Centre.
Post your job opportunity on www.knighthunter.com -- Gain access to London’s talent by posting a job advertisement with local job board knighthunter.com. The website offers job hunters free access to local job postings, and for recruiters, a suite of effective, low-cost solutions.
Hire a newcomer -- Ensure your business provides equal opportunities for hiring immigrants.
Welcome a co-op student -- When young people contribute to the community we all benefit. Hiring a student for an internship position at your business helps provide youth with the training, skills development, support and referrals they need to develop their personal and professional skills.
Grow your business -- The London Economic Development Corporation helps to support your efforts to grow your business, whether you are an existing London company, or you are considering London as a community to establish your new business.
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