Resources and Supports for Manufacturers
Please contact any of these local HMA Associate Members for Employer Services & Supports.
Recruitment & Training
Technical Training Group
Our area of specialty is technical and skilled trades training. Our programming, with its experienced, professional instructors, safe learning environment and industry standard facilities, gives residents in Perth and Huron County access to quality in-demand training and industry access to the skilled workers they need to maintain or grow their business.
Partners in Employment
We see hundreds of people job searching every year. We pride ourselves in matching candidates’ skills to employer’s needs. Let us know about your employment needs.
Four County Labour Market Planning Board
The Board accomplishes its mandate by working collaboratively with business, workforce and community organizations to plan and initiate projects and programs that address the specific needs of workforce development in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties.
The Centre for Employment & Learning
We offer several free programs and services to assist local employers in meeting their hiring and training needs.
Small Business Support
Community Futures Huron (CFH)
CFHuron has been helping entrepreneurs make their futures in Huron County since 1993. This goal is achieved by providing management counselling, business loans, and support for community projects that strengthen the local economy.
BDC of Stratford
We know business owners. We’ve been working with them for more than 75 years. We know their challenges and understand their needs. BDC want them to grow and succeed. We support small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice.
Huron County Economic Development
The County of Huron’s Economic Development department is committed to building a prosperous Huron County by working with non-profits, businesses, entrepreneurs, and other organizations to help support and shape the economy.
Manufacturing Support
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Overcoming your challenges and maximizing opportunities are at the forefront of everything we do. CME has member-driven programs and services to help you work on your business. We partner with you to strengthen your competitive advantage.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
EMC offers a broad range of hands-on programs and services helping manufacturers to lower costs, access greater opportunities to compete for business and improve efficiencies in dealing with the day-to-day complexities of running a manufacturing operation.
Find More Resources through HMA GEARS
About HMA GEARS
The Huron Manufacturing Association understands the difficulties manufacturers are facing with attracting and retaining employees. Through funding from Huron County SLED – Supporting Local Economic Development, and the Ontario Job Creation Partnership the HMA launched HMA GEARS – General Employee Attraction & Retention Strategy to support manufacturers in Huron County.