THE FOUR COUNTY LABOUR MARKET PLANNING BOARD has had a very busy and successful year. As we attempt to recover from a recession and adjust to the needs of the local labour market, we find ourselves coping and having to adapt to new economic and employment conditions. It is definitely safe to say that change is the new norm. Whether the trend is our aging workforce, the skills demand of employers, the change in the agricultural sector or the increasing demand for online education, one cannot help but struggle to keep up with such fast paced emerging issues.