2024 Current Projects
At WPH, our team focuses on four core projects that directly address the priorities identified by the community regarding Hamilton’s local labor market and workforce. Throughout the year, we dedicate our efforts to conducting research and engaging with both the community and employers to advance these projects and meet their objectives.
In addition to our core projects, we collaborate closely with numerous local organizations on supplementary initiatives. These endeavors involve providing labor market data, engaging with employers, and conducting research to complement ongoing community efforts.
If you have a project that could benefit from local labor market insights or if you see an opportunity for WPH to contribute towards achieving your goals, we encourage you to reach out.
Hamilton’s Green Economy
In 2024, we are witnessing a national and significant transition towards a Clean Economy. At WPH, we are actively engaged in researching Hamilton’s Green Economy. Our objective is to uncover insights on the current status of Hamilton’s local Green Economy, providing a comprehensive overview of the region’s Clean Economy landscape. Our goal is to identify both macro and micro-level changes that local businesses are implementing to foster a Greener Hamilton.
Click here to view the full report!
Hamilton Youth Workforce
WPH remains dedicated to empowering the youth within our community by offering access to employment opportunities, labor market insights, and local resources in the city. Our commitment extends to keeping youth informed and actively involved in the local workforce. Throughout this year, we will persist in sharing valuable content through @HamiltonYouthWorkforce on Instagram and supporting community-driven initiatives aimed at bolstering the youth workforce in Hamilton.
Hamilton’s Hidden Challenges in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) are the backbone of our society. However, it is estimated that there will be a shortage of over 8,000 Early Learning Professionals over the next few years. To understand and identify the pain-points of recruiting and retaining ECE’s in the region, WPH teamed up with McMaster Research Shop to gauge the Early Learning Sector. We interviewed and surveyed Early Childhood Educators, Assistants, Managers and other professionals to understand what is happening in the sector, and what needs to be done.
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Hamilton’s Employer One Survey
In partnership with City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division we will hold our 12th year of the Employer One survey to share an updated snapshot of Hamilton’s businesses and employers needs.
Click here to access the 2025 report!
Local Labour Market Plan
The LLMP (Local Labour Market Plan) is an evidence-based report that draws on primary and secondary data to conduct an accurate analysis of Hamilton’s labour market.
For over 25 years we have been the leaders in Local Labour Market information and data dissemination in the Hamilton region.
Workforce Planning Hamilton has created a report to provide an update on the state of the local labour market in 2024 and reflect on local trends and changes.
Click here to view the past reports!
WPH is dedicated to collaborating with businesses, non-profits, and community organizations in Hamilton who share our commitment to supporting our local economy and workforce. If your work aligns with our projects this year, we invite you to reach out and let’s chat! We continually seek insights from local experts to enrich our efforts.
Send us a quick email to get connected: info@workforceplanninghamilton.ca