19 episodes
Perth County Podcast Perth County
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In this podcast we’re looking forward to sharing key information: from interviews with service providers and government representatives
to insights from local business leaders and best practice champions. We want to provide you with the information and tools to inspire and help you take your business to the next level
Whether that’s by accessing a new funding program, or considering creative and innovative ways to operate
These episodes will be short, sweet and get straight to the point so you can absorb the information and move on with your day.
Click the subscribe button to make sure you don’t miss an episode and stay tuned to find out more about what it means to prosper in Perth County.
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S1 E18 - Employer & Workplace Toolkit from Huron Perth Public Health
In this episode we talk with Jessica VanGeffen from Huron Perth Public Heath about their new Toolkit and other resources available for local businesses and employers. Also, stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special Thanksgiving wrap up.
For more information visit www.hpph.ca/workplace or call 1-888-221-2133 -
S1 E17 – International Export and Trade Commission Services
In this episode we talk with Aaron Rosland Ontario’s representative at the High Commission of Canada in London, UK about opportunities for local business to expand internationally and why now more than ever is a great time to explore this opportunity.
For more info on how the Trade and Investment Office can assist your company: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-economic-development-job-creation-trade -
S1 E16 – Conestoga Career Centre and the Skilled Workers Sustainable Communities Initiative
In this episode we talk to Tine Buechler from the Conestoga Career Centre about their new Skilled Workers sustainable Communities Initiative as well as other Job Matching and Apprenticeship programs for Perth County employers.
To reach the Career Centre, contact Christy Bertrand:
Phone: 519-271-5700
Email: cbertrand@conestogac.on.ca -
S1 E15 – Initiatives and Support from Stop Violence Against Women Perth County
In this episode we talk with Thea Symonds from Stop Violence Against Woman Perth County about their programs and initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To reach Stop VAW Perth County:
Website: stopvawperth.ca
Email: stopvaw@wightman.ca
24-hour crisis line: 519-271-5550 -
S1 E14 – Finding Employees for Manufacturing and Hospitality with Connect2Skills
In this episode we talk with Gemma Mendez-Smith from the Four County Labour Market Planning Board about the Connect2Skills Program helping to train job seekers and place them at in-demand positions locally.
To reach them:
Website: www.planningboard.ca
Phone: 1-888-774-1468
Connect2Skills Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/connect2skillshuronperth -
S1 E13 – Measuring the Rural Impacts of COVID-19
In this episode we talk to Leith Deacon from the University of Guelph about an exciting new study that is underway examining the impacts of COVID-19 on individuals in rural Perth County and Huron County.
To reach Leith, email: leith.deacon@uoguelph.ca
To view the survey, visit: https://linktr.ee/RURAL_RESPONSE