OUR Mission
The Skills2Advance leads to develop a successful and resilient workforce for the Grand Erie Community through industry vetted training.
Our Process
Manufacturing and Warehousing industry vetted curriculum
In-class mentors, trainers, professionals and guest speakers
Orientation and Onboarding
Free 6 weeks Technical and Essential Skills Training
Interview Skills development, hands on activities, job placements
Unemployed or underemployed adult
Additional soft skills development, hands on activities, external training assistance
Employed adult
Ongoing support for graduate and employer
The Skills2Advance program is a SkillsAdvance Ontario (SAO) pilot project lead by staff members of the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie and is intended to support workforce development and training in identified key growth sectors. It is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and the Government of Canada.
Our Team
Danette Dalton
Executive Director
Kedar Patel
Project Coordinator
Sophie Auger
Project Coordinator
Pedja Perisic
Business Liaison / Job Developer
Kelly Duck
Executive Assistant