🎧 Your Workforce Weekly Update

Join Sandi Ramsay, CEO of the Centre for Workforce Development, for this edition of Your Workforce Weekly Update as she shares highlights from CFWD’s 2026 Local Labour Market Plan report. In this episode, listeners will hear about key labour market demands, challenges, and opportunities shaping Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington Counties.  This episode provides a timely snapshot o...

Curious about what local employers are really saying about today’s labour market? In the latest edition of the Workforce Weekly Update Podcast , CFWD Executive Director Sandi Ramsay shares key insights from the recent Employer Action Survey , featuring both quantitative and qualitative data from more than 80 employers across Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington counties. The survey...

As winter tightens its grip across Ontario, are you and your team prepared for the challenges it brings? From icy sidewalks to slippery roads, workplace safety is more important than ever. Check out this Workforce Weekly Update Podcast from the Centre for Workforce Development : “Braving the Winter: Safety, Support and Appreciation Across Ontario’s Workplaces.” Learn practical tips for employers a...

In this episode of CFWD’s Workforce Weekly Update , host Sandi Ramsay , Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD), shares key insights from the 2025 Constructing Careers Survey , conducted in Fall 2025 in collaboration with the Quinte Home Builders Association . This regional study explores workforce gaps and emerging opportunities in the residential construction and home-b...

As artificial intelligence continues to dominate conversations about the future of work, many people fear widespread job displacement. But new evidence tells a different story. In this episode of Workforce Weekly , host Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD), unpacks key insights from Randstad Canada’s Labour Market Outlook Report (December 10, 2025). The r...

Your Workforce Weekly Update is hosted by Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD), and delivers timely insights on labour market trends, workforce challenges, and the people who keep our region moving forward. In this special seasonal episode, Sandi offers Season’s Greetings while pausing to recognize the thousands of workers across our communities who conti...

Today, I’m excited to welcome back Victoria Watts, Business Growth and Retention Specialist for the City of Belleville. Victoria is here to chat about an exciting event happening in Belleville that’s geared to sparking student and job seeker interest in skilled trades and technology careers! It's the Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck Event! 

If you’re a student or a young adult looking for a fantastic summer opportunity to build your skills and gain real-world experience, you’re going to want to listen closely because we’re excited to announce that the Centre for Workforce Development is hiring a Full-Time, Seasonal Administrative Assistant as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program !

Check out CFWD's 2025 Local Labour Market Plan... now available online at CFWD.ca ! Each year, our organization leads the charge in gathering critical data and insights that tell the story of our region’s workforce. CFWD’s 2025 Local Labour Market Plan dives deep into: Emerging employment trends, Shifts in key industries, Current and future skills needs, Workforce challenges like recruitment...

CFWD is thrilled to highlight a powerful, free tool that’s helping both jobseekers and employers across our region: the EmployNext Job Tool powered by Serco , is now available by visiting our website homepage at CFWD.ca ! Whether you’re looking for work or looking for new employees , EmployNext has you covered with easy, centralized access to personalized employment services — all at zero cost to...

Welcome to Your Workforce Weekly Update! 🎙️ I’m Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development, and today we’re tackling a crucial topic - working in extreme cold weather conditions . From construction and agriculture to delivery services and other outdoor professions, cold temperatures pose serious health and safety risks. Hypothermia, frostbite, and cold stress are real...

Welcome to Your Workforce Weekly Update! I’m Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development, and in this episode, we’re exploring the vital role of education, skills training, and career support in shaping brighter futures. I’m thrilled to be joined by Christine Durant, Program Coordinator with the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) - an organization dedicated to empowe...

Welcome to Your Workforce Weekly Update! 🎙️ I’m Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development, and this week, I’m joined by a special guest - Christine Durant, Program Coordinator with the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC). Christine is here to share details about an exciting new initiative: the new Paid Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program being spearheaded by the...

🎙️ Your Workforce Weekly Update – Hosted by Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development. In this episode, we dive into the critical role elections play in shaping workforce development. With the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election happening tomorrow, February 27th, voters have the power to influence key workforce policies that impact businesses, job seekers, and the econo...

Welcome to Your Workforce Weekly Update ! I’m Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director at the Centre for Workforce Development, and I’m thrilled to welcome back Victoria Watts , Business Growth & Retention Specialist with the City of Belleville’s Economic Development Department. In this episode, Victoria shares key insights from the Prosper Belleville Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) Project...

Join Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director at the Centre for Workforce Development, as she dives into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our workforce. In this episode, we welcome Victoria Watts, Business Growth & Retention Specialist with the City of Belleville’s Economic Development Department. Victoria shares valuable insights into the City’s Workplace Inclusion Charter, an...

In this episode of Your Workforce Weekly Update, Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development , explores the critical topic of workforce strategy for 2025. As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time for business owners and operators to reflect on their goals and priorities for building a strong, sustainable workforce. Join us as we dive into key considerations, act...

🎧 Tune In to CFWD's Workforce Weekly Update! Start the New Year strong with your ultimate guide to navigating today’s labour market! Join Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development, as she kicks-off 2025 with practical insights and advice to help you achieve your career goals. Whether you're aiming for career advancement, exploring new opportunities, or sim...

🎙️ Your Workforce Weekly Update Welcome to Your Workforce Weekly Update , the podcast that delivers actionable insights and tools to help you thrive in today’s dynamic labour market. In this episode, join Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development , as she kicks off the new year with a focus on one of the most powerful investments you can make: building the skills nee...