It is important to do your labour market research before you make your career decisions. Labour market information helps individuals determine which occupations suit their aptitudes and interests, where the jobs are, and which occupations have the best prospects.  It also helps people locate the most appropriate training and educational resources.

Labour Market Information – What’s that? And Why do I need it?
Career seekers should check out various factors to make an informed decision on what career they'll invest their valuable time and money into. This information is best if it comes from two sources - hard data and information from people... More

Labour Market Information Online – It’s All There!
There are excellent sites online that contain all the information a career researcher needs! Here are some of the main sites that we've sourced and what you can find on each one... More

10 Things You Need To Know
Now you're ready to do your research!  First we've provided you with a handy checklist and step by step instructions for accessing the information. Then we've included a sample summary to show the type of information that you can find. The blank template is for you to record your information which you can download.... More

Last – but not Least...
The last step of your labour market research is talking to people!  This is a necessary step because online information cannot reflect the changing nature of labour market information. Items that impact on your area's need for workers sometimes can only be known by talking to people who are in the industry themselves...More

Help for the Asking!
Employment Ontario is introducing a new and enhanced "Employment Service Delivery Model" on August 1, 2010.  The new model will make it easier for you as job seekers to find and access employment training and services, based on your interests and needs, all at one location.... More