33,000
Labour Force in 2024
12%
Population Growth over the past 5 years
80,000+
Students enrolled in London's post-secondary institutions

Workforce Development

Building London’s Workforce Advantage 

We lead workforce strategies that keep London competitive, connected, and ready for what’s next. 

How We Help Employers 

Whether your business is new to London or expanding here, LEDC is your strategic partner in workforce development, connecting you to the talent, programs, and resources you need to grow – all at no cost to your business. 

  • Workforce Strategy & Intelligence – Access labour market data, wage benchmarks, and workforce trends to guide business planning. 

  • Recruitment Connections – Leverage LEDC’s network of job boards, job fairs, education partners, community agencies, and talent attraction campaigns to reach qualified talent.  

  • Global Talent Access – As the region’s IRCC-designated referral partner for Canada’s Global Talent Stream, and the Dedicated Service Channel, LEDC helps employers hire specialized international talent quickly and efficiently. 

  • Training & Upskilling – Connect your team to programs that build the skills needed for evolving roles and technologies. 

  • Funding & Incentives – Learn about grants and programs that offset hiring and training costs. 

  • Workforce Continuity & Transitions – When business needs change, LEDC works with community partners to connect employees with new opportunities, retraining, and career supports — keeping skilled talent in the region. 

Why London Works 

London’s workforce is one of the strongest in Ontario — educated, diverse, and ready to deliver. Each year, graduates from Western University and Fanshawe College join a skilled local workforce alongside newcomers drawn by the city’s opportunities and quality of life. 

  • A deep, future-ready talent pool across tech, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and agri-food. 

  • Strong industry-education connections fueling applied learning and talent pipelines. 

  • A community where growth, innovation, and quality of life attract and retain great people. 

Workforce Initiatives Driving Results 

We lead and support initiatives that make London’s workforce network stronger and more connected. Here are a few highlights: 

LEDC-Led Platforms 

London Manufacturing JobsLondon Tech JobsLondon Health JobsLondon and Area Works

Community Initiatives We Support 

Why Partner with LEDC 

A proven connector and results-driven partner, LEDC drives workforce solutions that keep London’s economy growing. 

  • One of Canada’s first economic development corporations to make workforce development a core mandate.
  • Deep partnerships with employers, educators, and government that fuel continuous workforce growth.
  • Proven results — helping hundreds of companies each year access skilled talent, training programs, and funding.
  • Actively shaping London’s workforce strategy by aligning talent, education, and industry.  
  • A catalyst for collaboration across the region’s workforce network, bringing partners together to drive solutions that strengthen participation and growth.