Eastern Ontario Training Board

What Eastern Ontario Training Board does

Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) is a non-profit workforce development organization incorporated in 1998 and headquartered in Cornwall, Ontario. It operates a mandated role to ensure access to quality local labour market information, engage employers to identify skill gaps, support linkages among employment service providers, and help job seekers obtain employment skills across the Cornwall, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, Prescott-Russell, Akwesasne, and Ottawa-Carleton regions.

EOTB delivers a portfolio of free short-duration training programs (typically 4-16 weeks) including Automotive Service Assistant, Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship, Personal Support Worker, Home Support Worker, and Food Service Worker, delivered in partnership with St. Lawrence College (Cornwall campus) and Transport Training Centres of Canada. It runs two ongoing employment programs — the Opportunities Employment Program (for individuals with disabilities) and the Youth Employment Program (ages 15-30) — that combine wage subsidies of up to 30 hours/week for 8-12 weeks with financial assistance for transportation, childcare, and work attire. The organization also operates the Newcomer Employment Welcome Services (NEWS) and the Eastern Ontario Local Immigration Partnership (EOLIP) for newcomer integration, maintains the YourNextJob.ca job board platform, publishes annual bilingual Local Labour Market Plans (LLMP), runs an EmployerOne survey, and offers an on-demand LMI HelpDesk plus facility rental for community events. The technology stack is conventional: a self-serve job board (YourNextJob.ca) and a website with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML components.

EOTB is funded primarily through four government sources — the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Service Canada — with revenue figures not publicly disclosed. Programs are free to eligible candidates meeting criteria (unemployment, disability, age 15-30, newcomer status, regional residency). The 14-person team is led by Executive Director Martha Rochon and includes dedicated Newcomer Services, Job Developer, and Workforce Development Coordinator roles; governance rests with a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Kathy Chaumont.

Name

Eastern Ontario Training Board

Legal name

Eastern Ontario Training Board

Website

https://eotb-cfeo.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eastern Ontario Training Board is a non-profit, government-funded workforce development board incorporated in 1998 that delivers free short-duration training, employment, and newcomer integration programs across Cornwall, SDG, Prescott-Russell, Akwesasne, and Ottawa-Carleton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Employment training
• Labour market information
• Newcomer settlement services
• Job placement programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornwall

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: EOTB is primarily funded by government bodies including the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Service Canada. Programs are free for eligible candidates who meet specific criteria such as unemployment, disability status, age requirements, or newcomer status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) is a non-profit, government-funded workforce development agency that delivers free training programs (4-16 weeks), employment assistance, wage subsidies, and labour market information services across Eastern Ontario. The organization bridges local labour market needs and workforce development by offering employer-driven training, job placement, newcomer integration services, and an online job board (YourNextJob.ca), supported by Local Labour Market Plans and an LMI HelpDesk.

Product overview

Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) offers a comprehensive workforce development ecosystem focused on training, employment, and labour market intelligence services. The organization operates multiple training programs including Automotive Service Assistant, Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship, Personal Support Worker, Home Support Worker, Food Service Worker, and Administrative career paths, all delivered by MLITSD-approved institutions. Employment support is provided through the Opportunities Employment Program and Youth Employment Program, offering wage subsidies, coaching, and financial assistance. The organization also operates the YourNextJob.ca digital platform for job postings and labour market information, provides Local Labour Market Plans (LLMP), maintains an LMI HelpDesk, and offers services for employers including candidate matching and the EmployerOne Survey. Newcomer services include NEWS and EOLIP programs, while space rental facilities support community events and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Introduction to Automotive Service Assistant A free 5-week training program delivering automotive service skills including shop safety, engine systems, suspension, steering, and brake systems, with multiple safety certifications, for job seekers seeking entry into the automotive service industry.
• Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship A free 12-week pre-apprenticeship program delivering welding, industrial electrical, and Industrial Millwright Level 1 training with industry certifications for individuals pursuing millwright careers.
• Personal Support Worker A free 16-week online training program providing personal care skills for supporting clients with medical conditions, palliative needs, and mental health challenges, with relevant healthcare certifications.
• Home Support Worker A free 12-week in-person training program designed for newcomers with healthcare experience, offering certifications in First Aid, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Safe Food Handling, and Non-violent Crisis Intervention.
• Food Service Worker A free 8-week training program delivering food safety, sanitation, quantity food preparation, and nutrition skills, with First Aid/CPR/AED certification and wage subsidies for job placement.
• Opportunities Employment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Training programs run between 4-12 weeks with job placement support and wage subsidies to employers

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• St. Lawrence CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational institution partner delivering training programs including Automotive Service Assistant, Millwright, Home Support Worker, Office Assistant, and General Labourer programs at their Cornwall campus.
• Transport Training Centres of CanadamajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner delivering DZ Driver and DZ License for Women programs with in-truck practical training.
• Newcomer Employment Welcome Services (NEWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative program working with various community partners to attract, integrate, employ, settle and retain immigrants in Cornwall and area.
• Eastern Ontario Local Immigration Partnership (EOLIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-wide multi-sectoral partnership funded by Ministry of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada working to strengthen communities' capacity to welcome and improve integration outcomes for newcomers.
• Service Coordination Group MembersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 20+ area service providers including ACESS, Job Zone d'emploi, La Cité collégiale, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, and others meeting quarterly to coordinate employment services.
• YourNextJob.camajorTechnology or IntegrationJob board platform developed and maintained by EOTB to help job seekers, students, youth, newcomers, and career changers make informed career decisions. New jobs posted hourly.
• Junior AchievementmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for Incremental Financial Literacy Impact program leveraging JA's proven financial literacy programs to improve financial competency of youth in SDG and PR.
• Shaver-KudellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturing employer that hired EOTB participant as Apprentice Machinist after training program completion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie: Ontario workforce planning board serving the Grand Erie region. Operates under the same provincial Workforce Planning Board model as EOTB, conducting labour market planning, employer engagement, and community coordination in a defined geographic catchment.
• Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Region: Ontario workforce planning board serving Waterloo Region. Direct structural peer: produces local labour market plans, convenes employer and service provider networks, and supports workforce development initiatives under the same provincial framework as EOTB.
• COSTI Immigrant Services: Ontario-based non-profit providing settlement and employment services for newcomers, including employment counselling, language training, and job matching. Directly comparable to EOTB's NEWS and EOLIP newcomer programs.
• Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC): Council that brings employers, immigrants, and service providers together to improve immigrant employment outcomes in the Toronto region. Comparable mission and structure to EOTB's newcomer employment and Local Immigration Partnership work.
• St. Lawrence College: EOTB's primary training delivery partner, operating the Cornwall campus where most of EOTB's trades and health training programs are delivered. Comparable in offering short-cycle vocational training with certifications, though at much larger scale.
• YWCA Employment Services (Toronto / Hamilton / others): Non-profit employment services arm delivering employment counselling, job placement, and training programs for women and other equity-seeking groups. Comparable model of free, government-funded employment and training services targeted at populations facing barriers to employment.

Regional players

• La Cité collégiale: French-language college in Eastern Ontario that participates in EOTB's service coordination network. Comparable in delivering vocational training and serves an overlapping regional catchment, particularly for the francophone population.

Broad incumbents

• Future Skills Centre: Federally funded centre focused on skills development and workforce innovation across Canada. Comparable in its workforce development mandate and government-funded model, though operating at a national rather than regional scale.
• Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development: Primary funder and policy authority for the workforce development system in which EOTB operates. Sets the rules, funding envelopes, and mandates under which EOTB and peer planning boards function.

Emerging players

• Magnet (employment platform): Ontario-based employment and workforce matching platform serving job seekers and employers. Comparable on the digital job-matching and labour market intelligence dimension of EOTB, though operating as a tech-enabled platform rather than a government-funded board.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EOTBCFEO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eotbcfeo
• Instagraminstagram.com/easternontariotrainingboard

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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