Dear ESCLM Members;

We are pleased to introduce a new partnership initiative between our Membership and the business community.

Introducing: Workforce Links - a monthly newsletter connecting the ESCLM and HRPLD networks.

This marks the release of our premier issue and this and all future issues of the Workforce Links Newsletter can be found at the Links2Work website. We welcome your feedback! 

Please check out the event, news, and links resources and send any employment sector network information that you think would be of value to the HRPLD network to info@links2work.on.ca.

ClothingWorks Fashion Show

ANNOUNCING FASHION FANTASY, A Fashion Show and Silent Auction in support of ClothingWorks

Please share the our fashion show poster. If you have access to a colour printer it will print of in 8 ½" x 11" format for you to post at your workplace. There is one number, on poster, to call for tickets and the capacity on our website home page www.clothingworks.org to purchase tickets by credit card.

This year's fashion show will be bigger and better. We have:
• Silent Auction
• Cinderella Dress Auction: original Canadian designer
• Gift Box: purchase allows a chance on a fine ladies watch
• Wine basket draw
• Cash Bar
• Ticket includes hot & cold appetizers, tea, coffee & cookies plus fashion show

Please pass on the information. Hope to see you there.

ApprenticeSearch Newsletter

Please find attached the Fall 2009 edition of Trade Talk, our SW Ontario Apprenticesearch.com Newsletter. Just a note that 2 current contests will expire at the end of October: Job Seekers who register before the end of October will be entered into a draw to win a $2500 gift card and Employers who hire through Apprenticesearch.com will be eligible to receive free business cards.

Please feel welcome to contact us if you have any questions, would like further information on incentives, posting a job or if you know of someone who would like to be included on our distribution list.

Hospitality Orientation at LTC 

Beginning next Monday October 5th, the London Training Centre will be providing Information Session for clients interested in our Hospitality Orientation Program in particular. These sessions will be offered every Monday morning at 10am at our head office: 316 Rectory Street, 3rd Floor. (Please note: If a holiday falls on the Monday - as is the case for Thanksgiving - the information session will be offered on Tuesday at 10am).

No registration is required in order to attend these weekly information sessions.

Please find attached a page of information for counsellors as well as a poster for hanging at your Centre - we encourage you to forward these documents to any of your colleagues who may be sending clients to our program.

WIL announces Bursary Program

To mark its 25th Anniversary, WIL has announced a new bursary program to assist individuals in achieving their employment and learning goals.

On August 30, 1984, WIL Employment Connections (WIL) became incorporated as an organization dedicated to serving immigrant women. Since that time, WIL's range of services and client group has expanded: First, by serving immigrant men, and then to providing assessment and educational upgrading for all unemployed. These changes were driven by WIL's clients. So on the occasion of the organization's 25th Anniversary, WIL would like to thank our clients for their contribution in our development; for keeping the organization accountable at every turn; and, finally, for generating most of the creative ideas that have kept WIL relevant and responsive to community needs.

To this end, the Board of Directors has approved a fund that will provide education/training bursaries, to a maximum of $2,500 each, for individuals who are pursuing their learning and employment goals in this community. Selection for one of these bursaries will be a competitive process. The Bursary Program criteria, application form and FAQ's are available on WIL's website at www.wil.ca

Growing an Inclusive Economy

Sisters of St. Joseph are hosting Free Presentations on timely topics. Learn what's on in October and November....

Next session:  Armine Yalnizyan, Senior Economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives: "The growing gap between rich and poor: why does it matter and what can we do about it?" Share poster...

ERC and Support Staff: 

New course: We are offering "Understanding CAP and Community Employment Resources" on November 3 (9am-4pm) for a special 2 for 1 rate.  

Gain the knowledge and reassurance to provide the most accurate information and to refer your clients to the agencies and resources which will best serve their needs, while enhancing client rapport- and relationship-building skills.  Learn more...

Reserve your space in this special session; class size is capped at 12 participants. Apply now...

LMAP still has space

Spaces are still available in these staff workshops: 

1. Recognizing and Valuing Ourselves in the Workplace: A Self-Care Approach

2. Helping People Cope with Loss and UncertaintyPlease

More info and registration...

Business Networking

Bridges to Better Business is filling up quickly. Don't miss the early bird deadline for one of London's premier business networking events. Register before Wednesday, October 7th and save 10%.

"Workforce Focus"

The September 2009 edition of "Workforce Focus" from the EMOLTB, focusing on labour force participation...

LEHC "Connections"

The newest edition of the London Employment Help Centre's newsletter, Connections. Be sure to keep up to date on events, changes in projects and initiatives, service updates, partner information and more!
Feel free to pass our newsletter on to others who might be interested.

"LD Edge"

We hope you have enjoyed our previous issues of the LD Edge Newsletter. Please find attached the new issue for September, sorry for the delay. Your suggestions and support are again very much appreciated.

City of London Postings

Attached please find a City of London job posting for the following:

Division Manager, Sewer & Water Operations

Water Demand Manager

Environmental Services Engineer

Caseworker

WIL Posting

WIL Employment Connections is accepting applications for the following position:

Facilitator

Regards, 

Carol Stewart
Project Manager

Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex
141 Dundas Street, 4th Floor, London ON N6A 1G3
Phone: 519.663.0774 ext. 224 Fax: 519.663.5377
carol@esclm.ca  www.esclm.ca