More than 450 attendees and 40 local employers in attendance
Lincoln, ON – (April 4, 2023) – The Town of Lincoln’s first ever Job Fair was held on April 3, 2023 and attracted more than 450 attendees and 40 local employers. The Job Fair is just one initiative of the Town’s Work in Lincoln initiative, developed in partnership with the Employment Help Centre, to help connect local employers to talented job seekers in the area.
“Our first Town of Lincoln-led Job Fair was unequivocally a success, and the participation from job seekers and local businesses exceeded our expectations,” said Town of Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton. “Programs that support talent retention and business development will pave the way for a bright and prosperous future for all in Lincoln.”
“I think the attendance numbers speak for themselves – we have recognized the need to connect potential employees and employers, and the Town is leading the way to address the labour shortage in Lincoln and across the region,” said Town of Lincoln Councillor JD Pachereva, Chair of the Economic Development Committee. “This is just one of many initiatives underway to support Lincoln’s local economy and connect businesses with local talent.”
In support of the Work in Lincoln initiative, the Work in Lincoln website provides a key digital resource for both employers and job seekers. The site allows local employers to create an account and submit job postings at their own leisure, while also allowing job seekers to apply for job postings and join the resume database.
“The Spring Job Fair provided the space for job seekers and employers to make vital connections,” said Paul Di Ianni, Director of Economic Development and Communications. “The overwhelming response from many in attendance was of appreciation and opportunity – overall a positive experience for everyone in attendance. We look forward to continuing to work with local businesses and job seekers to make sure we’re connecting people to employment, ensuring economic prosperity for all.”
The Work in Lincoln Initiative is one of several actions moving forward the Town's Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan. Specifically, the program supports Strategy 5: Talent and workforce development to meet its objective of developing, encouraging, and supporting initiatives to attract, retain, and adapt Lincoln’s talent pool to meet the evolving requirements of businesses and agricultural enterprises.
The Town of Lincoln recognizes funding from upper levels of government to support this initiative: $58,000 from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through their Rural Economic Development Program – Labour Stream, and $10,000 from Niagara Region Economic Development.
The Town continues to work with Civiconnect to operate the Youth Skills Studio, a program also funded through the Province of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) to address youth employment challenges, support local businesses adaptation of online technologies, and provide hospitality and soft skills training to support Lincoln’s tourism and hospitality sector.
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For media inquiries, contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
Phone: 905-563-2799 ext. 230
