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35 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,A pril 4,2019 insidehalton.com HaltonHighlights April2019 Employment Halton can help you find a new job or career path This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Searching for a job can be a challenging experience. Let Employment Halton connect you with the supports you may need to prepare for, get and maintain employment. Each year, Employment Halton supports more than 12,000 job seekers and more than 250 employers by providing services such as training, placement and access to online job boards. Free services and one-on-one support are available through the Region's employment resources centre and online, including: Halton's economy continued to thrive in 2018 Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Protecting homes and communities from flooding Halton Region continues to make investments to ensure Regional water and wastewater infrastructure provides a high level of service. This includes $1.2 billion over the next 10 years to ensure public infrastructure is in a state of good repair and resilient to the impacts of climate change. We also continue to help residents with the cost of home improvements that can help reduce the risk of basement flooding. Our Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program provides financial support for: Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca for full schedule. April 17 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Businesses looking for new investment opportunities will find a skilled, talented workforce and a thriving business community in Halton. Results from the annual Economic Review show that our region continues to attract billions of dollars in development activity each year, fostering job growth and business investment. Here are some highlights from the 2018 Economic Review: • $1.8 billion in total building construction • Investments by national and international businesses including DSV Canada, Ford Motor Company, Oak West Corporate Centre, Great Lakes Business Park, Futura (CanWel Building Materials), QuadReal Property Group and Crawmet (Crawford Metals) • Average unemployment rate of 5.3 per cent (lower than provincial and national rates) Results from the Review also show that the Regional economy is strong, steady and well- positioned for continued business success in 2019. To read the full Review and learn more about investing in Halton, visit halton.ca. To apply for a subsidy or learn more about flood prevention, visit halton.ca. Downspout disconnections: 100 per cent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $500. Weeping tile disconnection and sump pump installations: 100 per cent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $5,000. Backwater valve installations: 50 per cent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $675. Sewer lateral (pipe) lining and repairs: 50 per cent of the eligible costs, up to a maximum of $2,000. Employment Halton also helps employers with their hiring needs, offering programs and services such as free job postings, job placement programs, training incentives and job fair opportunities. The next job fair is being held on Tuesday, April 30 at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road in Oakville. Job seekers are invited to bring their resumés between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and network with local employers from the technology sector, government, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare and more. To learn more, visit halton.ca or call 311. • job search and placement support • interview and resumé preparation • training and development opportunities • youth employment support • self-employment support