Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board leads workforce development and labour market planning in Sarnia-Lambton, providing employers, jobseekers, training providers, and partners with labour market data, job demand reports, and sector-focused supports. SLWDB convenes events, produces community action plans such as the Francophone workforce plan, highlights local career pathways including manufacturing trades, and connects stakeholders to training, apprenticeships, and bilingual hiring resources.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
Recent Activity
Reflection on Unity Table attendance
A short reflection notes that attending the Unity Table on March 10 was inspiring, with the meeting centering Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action. The piece emphasizes the shared responsibility organizations hold in advancing reconciliation work.
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Southern Tourism Conference attendance
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended the annual Southern Tourism Conference in London on March 4, 2026, a gathering focused on tourism, economic development, and workforce development. The brief report highlights networking, best practice sharing, and cross sector collaboration among regional partners.
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Machinists and Machining Tool Inspectors
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board spotlights Machinists and Machining Tool Inspectors as a manufacturing career and directs jobseekers to local training and skills information at http://www.slwdb.org/wisl. Visit the link to explore training options, certification pathways, and regional supports for entering machining roles.
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EMC International Womens Day attendance
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended EMC's International Women's Day event in London on March 3, 2026, emphasizing celebration of women and the importance of women in leadership within the skilled trades. The brief note documents the attendance and the event focus, but does not provide schedule, registration, or cost details.
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Famous 5 Speaker Series luncheon
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board presents the Famous 5 Speaker Series luncheon with Alicia Hardman on April 9, 2026. Register at the Revelree link to reserve a seat, the announcement highlights Hardman as a grounded visionary and serial entrepreneur.
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Attended staff empowerment session with Gigi Walent Burke
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board reports attending a special staff empowerment session led by Gigi Walent Burke on March 10, with thanks to the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce for coordinating the opportunity. The brief update highlights practical leadership and staff empowerment takeaways and local partnership support.
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Manufacturing Monday career information
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board shares Manufacturing Monday career information that spotlights Machinists and Machining Tool Inspectors and points to training and skills resources at www.slwdb.org/wisl. Visit the link to see available training options and what employers expect for these manufacturing roles.
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Famous 5 Speaker Series Luncheon
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board will host the Famous 5 Speaker Series Luncheon with Alicia Hardman on April 9, 2026 in Sarnia Lambton. Register online to reserve your spot and to get full details on time, venue, and any attendance cost.
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Student job fair outreach and labour market data offer
At a student job fair at Centre Communautaire Francophone Sarnia Lambton, the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board shared research and offered free job demand and sector reports to local youth. Email mikelle.bryson.campbell@slwdb.org to request free labour market data to support career planning or hiring decisions in the Sarnia Lambton region.
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Small business support program
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board launched a small business support program offering ten grants of up to $4,000 to eligible local businesses. Visit https://www.sarnialambton.on.ca/smallbusinessgrant for full eligibility, application steps, and deadline information.
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Research results presentation: manufacturing sector
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board is presenting research findings on manufacturing sector challenges and areas for growth today at 2:30 PM, available in person or on Teams. Use the provided Teams meeting link to join the live presentation and hear findings relevant to industry stakeholders and workforce planners.
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Research results presentation: challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board presents research on challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector today, 2026-03-09, at 2:30 PM, with options to join virtually or in person. Light refreshments are provided and no pre registration is required, making it easy for local industry and research stakeholders to attend and ask questions about the findings.
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Manufacturing Monday - millwright career spotlight
Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board's Manufacturing Monday shares weekly career spotlights for local job seekers. This post focuses on the millwright, summarizes skills and related trades, and directs readers to https://www.slwdb.org/wisl for detailed resources.
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Post about attending an AI session
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board shared that its team attended an engaging AI training session led by Scott Rawcliffe on March 6, 2026, organized with the Chamber of Commerce. Staff learned about new AI tools aimed at shifting how work gets done, a practical step for local workforce development efforts.
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St Pat's High School Open House outreach
On Feb 11, 2026 the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended St Pat's High School's Open House to share local job demand and labour market information with students and families. Email mikelle.bryson.campbell@slwdb.org to request local labour market data or to arrange a similar SLWDB outreach session for your school or organization.
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Research presentation on the manufacturing sector
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board shares research on manufacturing sector challenges and areas for growth on Monday, March 9 at 2:30 PM with hybrid attendance in person or via Teams. Industry stakeholders and workforce planners can attend to hear findings and participate in a question and answer session, joinable via the provided Teams link.
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Community Action Plan — January 2026
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board published a Community Action Plan in January 2026 that reviews workforce challenges facing the local Francophone community. Download the full PDF to see the report's recommendations and action items relevant to employers, service providers, and Francophone jobseekers.
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Manufacturing sector research briefing
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board will present recent manufacturing sector research on Monday, March 9 at 2:30 PM, in person at 265 Front St Unit 504 and online via Teams. The briefing is aimed at employers, job seekers, and training providers, and includes a Teams link for remote attendance.
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Labour market numbers announcement
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board published an announcement on 2026-02-27 stating that the latest labour market numbers are now available. The brief release is aimed at job seekers and local employers who follow regional employment statistics and workforce data reporting.
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Lambton College Job Fair outreach
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended the Lambton College Job Fair to share labour market information and to offer job demand reports to job seekers and employers. Email mikelle.bryson.campbell@slwdb.org to request a report and learn which occupations are in demand locally.
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Indigenous Healthcare Workforce Retention Roundtable attendance
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board attended an Indigenous Healthcare Workforce Retention Roundtable that convened healthcare and workforce development organizations and members of First Nation communities across Ontario to share practical retention best practices. The session emphasized community collaboration and knowledge exchange to strengthen retention in Indigenous healthcare workforces.
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Concrete finishing career information
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board directs job seekers to concrete finishing training, career pathways, and job postings available online at www.slwdb.org/wisl. The resource is free and accessible 24 7, making it a straightforward starting point for exploring training and local hiring in construction.
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Francophone Workforce Community Action Plan Released
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board published the Francophone Workforce Community Action Plan on 2026-02-20, available as a downloadable PDF. The plan is intended for the Francophone workforce and stakeholders; follow the provided link to read or download the full document.
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Transport truck driver job information and postings
The Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board published transport truck driver career information and current job postings on 2026-02-19, available online at www.slwdb.org/wisl. Job seekers can access up to date listings and application information any time through the workforce board portal.
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EmployerOne survey participation call
Last call for employers to complete the EmployerOne survey from the Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board, published 2026-02-19. Complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/employerOne2026 to share labour market feedback that will help shape local employment planning in Sarnia Lambton.
