Shop Local. Support Local. Strengthen Our Communities.

Building Stronger Local Economies Together

Job Skills is proud to champion the strength of local business across the Greater Toronto Area, including York Region and Peel Region. Our goal is to support employer success, encourage local investment, and build thriving communities where businesses, entrepreneurs, and job seekers grow together.

When employers succeed, our communities thrive. Every local partnership creates new opportunities, keeps money circulating within the region, and supports families across Ontario.

Why Shopping Local Matters

Research shows that when households shift just 10% of their spending to local and Canadian-owned businesses, communities benefit in powerful ways:

• Local economies are protected and strengthened

• Thousands of new jobs are created each year

• Canada becomes less dependent on the global supply chain

• Families and neighbourhoods experience long-term stability

Every purchase made at a local store, restaurant, or service provider helps create a ripple effect of positive change. Shopping local keeps businesses strong, supports meaningful jobs, and builds a more self-reliant Canadian economy.

Job Skills’ Role in Supporting Local Employers

Through the Shop Local Campaign, Job Skills partners with employers across York Region and Peel Region to celebrate and promote local enterprise. Each partnership is designed to amplify awareness, highlight innovation, and showcase the valuable contributions that local businesses make to our communities.

Our team works directly with local companies to:

• Create co-branded marketing campaigns that spotlight your business

• Promote your success stories across Job Skills’ communication channels

• Encourage residents to buy local and support local employers

• Strengthen regional collaboration between business and community networks

These efforts help local employers reach new audiences, attract new customers, and build stronger connections across the Greater Toronto Area.

An Open Invitation to Local Businesses

Job Skills is extending an open invitation to all local businesses across the GTA to take part in the Shop Local Campaign.

By partnering with Job Skills, your business can:

• Amplify its brand through shared marketing and outreach

• Attract new customers who are eager to support local and Canadian companies

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to strengthening the local economy

• Be recognized as a valued partner in building a sustainable community

Every partnership helps create jobs, drive innovation, and showcase the incredible talent within our regions.