Expert Career Advice

10/14/2026

October is . This month, we recognize the contributions of women to the force and the vital role they have played in shaping Canada’s economy and society.

➡️ Find more data on women: https://ow.ly/uJy250ZX90o.
➡️ Explore more data from the visual: https://ow.ly/jknl50ZX90m.

10/14/2026

09/03/2026

The next edition of the Community Connections newsletter is coming out soon - are you on the list?

Subscribe now so you’re the first to know about:

🔸Local workforce news & updates.
🔸The latest report in unemployment rates.
🔸The most in-demand jobs & skills across our region.
🔸Funding & business support programs.
🔸Local events for employers & job seekers.

Click the link in our bio to subscribe now so you don’t miss it!

09/03/2026

"I don't have time to learn AI." "I'm worried about getting it wrong." "Is this even for my business?"

If any of that sounds familiar, this webinar is for you.

We're partnering with Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce and Muskoka–Kawarthas Employment Services to break AI down into something actually usable...

No tech background required.

AI Foundations for Safe, Productive Use
Wednesday, September 16 at 8:30 a.m.

You won't leave with theory. You'll leave with at least two AI-powered workflows you can start using that same day — think meeting summaries, email drafts, or document briefings — all built around safe, non-sensitive use.

👉 Register here: https://pulse.ly/xamtvpfm1j

07/02/2026

06/12/2026

Our friends at the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) have launched three interactive dashboards designed to make labour market information easier to access and use across Canada.

These tools can help you:

• Add timely labour market context to client conversations
• Explore regional trends and in-demand skills
• Support program design and resource development

LMIC Dashboards include:

🍁 Canadian Job Trends Dashboard (CJTD)
📊 Labour Market Imbalances Dashboard
🎓Youth Employment Dashboard

Try them here: https://hubs.li/Q04d5_Hg0

05/05/2026

Today, May 5, CMHA HKPR joins communities across the country in honouring the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), commonly known as Red Dress Day.

This day serves as a powerful reminder of the systemic violence and injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples. The red dress symbolizes the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit individuals who are missing or have been lost to violence — a loss felt deeply across generations.

We invite everyone to take time today to reflect and to support Red Dress Day initiatives within their community. More information about local events will be posted on our stories.

05/04/2026

Let’s be honest… keeping up with what’s happening in the local labour market isn’t easy.

Between shifting workforce trends, hiring challenges, and new programs and resources—it’s a lot to keep track of.

That’s exactly why we created Community Connections.

Each month, we bring together the key insights, updates, and tools that matter most across our region—so you don’t have to go searching for them.

If you’ve ever wondered:

❓What jobs are in demand right now
❓Where the workforce is shifting locally
❓What supports are available for employers, job seekers, or service providers

That’s the kind of information you’ll find inside.

Last month, we shared local trends, workforce resources, and opportunities to connect with partners across the region—and we’re already working on the next edition 👀

If staying informed (without feeling overwhelmed) matters to you, this was built with you in mind.

📩 You can subscribe to Community Connections on our website to get the next edition delivered straight to your inbox.