Current Research
Addressing Barriers to Employment
This is an engagement and data-driven project to identify unique barriers faced by under-represented demographic groups, particularly people with disabilities and immigrants, in the Chatham-Kent labour force. The goal is to build an understanding of existing labour pools and local skillsets that are either under-employed or not currently participating in the local labour market and to provide recommendations to enhance equitable employment outcomes in Chatham-Kent. This research will be released in February 2025.
Green/Clean Economy Labour Market Needs Assessment
A second 2024/25 Workforce Gaps research project is being undertaken to understand the current experiences of employers in the clean/green economy in Chatham-Kent and identify the labour force required to support these sector-based transitions. The goal is to build an understanding of existing employer activity within the clean/green economy, and identify key labour force needs now and into the future. This research will be released in February 2025.
Previous Workforce Gaps Research
2023/2024: International Student Talent in Chatham-Kent
- International Student Talent Report - English
- International Student Talent Infographic - English
- International Student Talent Report - French
- International Student Talent infographic - French
2022/2023: Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline to Meet Workforce Demand in Chatham-Kent
- Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline Report - English
- Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline Infographic - English
- Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline Report - French
- Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline Infographic - French
2021/2022: Understanding Workforce Attraction and Retention Characteristics
- Understanding Workforce Attraction and Retention Report - English