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Government of Canada initiative
- provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students
- program is focused on encouraging not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer job opportunities for students between the ages of 15 and 30
- for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home
- for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request
- for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
- for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request
- clients should not book an in-person visit if they:
- Have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing
- Have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
- Have been instructed by local public health authorities to self-isolate due to travel or contact history
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- Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- paid pre-employment services
- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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Ontario Employment Services, Keswick Employment Services
1-866-470-5947 General Inquiry : 905-476-8088
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
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COVID-19 -- in-person service at all Job Skills locations by appointment only -- call ahead; support continues to be available online or by phone
Personalized employment solutions for disadvantaged youth
Personalized employment solutions for disadvantaged youth
- intensive 5-day boot camp program to increase employability skills
- job search techniques and strategies
- employment preparation
- coaching and support
- allowance equivalent to 30 hours at minimum wage paid to participants over course of program
- participants who are not employed post-program paid minimum wage at 35 hours per week to attend 6-week work placement
- information on child care supports available -- inquire
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- paid pre-employment services
- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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Offers a youth employment program with:
- 9 weeks paid pre-employment workshops
- 12 week supported paid placement within the local labour market
- Earn valuable certifications, build a Mental Health toolkit
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- paid pre-employment services
- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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COVID19 -- no walk-in service; all services and programs offered remotely via telephone or videoconferencing until further notice
Employment program for youth facing barriers to employment
Employment program for youth facing barriers to employment
- 4 week online program of workshops to develop career goals, job search strategies, resumes and cover letters, interview skills
- workplace behaviour and skills for communication, teamwork and problem solving
- health and safety training
- job search and job retention support
- paid 12-week work experience opportunity
- $1000 stipend for participants after completing the workshops
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- paid pre-employment training
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
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Jobs Caledon -- Youth Skills and Opportunities
Office: 905-951-2300Office 2: 905-584-2300
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LIFE for Youth Program, Learning Innovation for Future Employment -- a paid five-month program for young adults, out of school and facing barriers to employment
- gain employment and life skills through classroom instruction and in-house work placements
- external work placement with an employer in Caledon, job coaching
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Better Jobs Ontario Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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Employment programs for youth and young adults, offered at locations in York Region
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment
Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
- for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
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3100 Rutherford Rd, Suite 102, Vaughan Employment and Community Services;
Vaughan, ON, L4K 0G6 (63km)
Vaughan, ON, L4K 0G6 (63km)
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COVID19 -- Life Success Strategies offered online; other services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available; offices are closed except for refugee shelters; see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE
Career exploration and employment preparation
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE
Career exploration and employment preparation
- 3 week program including confidence building, skills assessment, communication skills, networking, community information, stress management, resume writing and interview skills
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3100 Rutherford Rd, Suite 102, Vaughan Employment and Community Services;
Vaughan, ON, L4K 0G6 (63km)
Vaughan, ON, L4K 0G6 (63km)
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COVID19 -- services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available; offices are closed except for refugee shelters; see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE
Youth Mentoring Program -- pairs youth, 15-24 years, with a mentor one-on-one in potential career field for 10 weeks
netWORKS Program-- helps youth, 15-29 years, build connections and get real-world advice from mentors about how to find a job
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership -- connects newcomer professionals with a supportive mentor in their field in Canada, 3 month program
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE
Youth Mentoring Program -- pairs youth, 15-24 years, with a mentor one-on-one in potential career field for 10 weeks
netWORKS Program-- helps youth, 15-29 years, build connections and get real-world advice from mentors about how to find a job
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership -- connects newcomer professionals with a supportive mentor in their field in Canada, 3 month program
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- paid pre-employment services
- job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship, education and work transition supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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Settlement services for newcomers and international students, including workshops for the immigrant community
Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services
- internships
- summer jobs
- job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills
- outreach and cultural activities
- indoor stage events
- outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
- social celebrations
- adult and youth volunteer opportunities
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Drop-in Lounge with
- recreational activities
- computer lab
- audio/visual Studio
- full kitchen
- job board
- room rentals
- one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone
- conversation circle
- conversation group for beginner French
- homework club tutoring grades 9-12
- reading and writing clubs
- high school student English writing workshops
- job search workshops
- resume and cover letter writing
- university and college preparation
- Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
- March break and summer camps
- iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities
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Provides training and support services for persons with developmental disabilities to enrich quality of life, wellness, individual/social functioning and community integration
Services
Services
- programs for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages
- family support and parents group
- community education, outreach, and partnerships
- Zoom programs
- daily living enrichment program (Mon-Fri day program)
- job venture and vocational training
- group living adaptation program
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- Saturday social club
- Kids Link Social Club
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- children's interest/extracurricular classes
- summer/winter/March break holiday camps
- Youth Connect Social Club
- personal growth enhancement program (1:1 training)
- mentorship program
- youth counselling
- volunteer/vocational training projects
- summer/winter/March break holiday camps
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COVID19 Update -- office closed to in-person service; programs and support available virtually until further notice
Offers individualized employment training for youth
Offers individualized employment training for youth
- resume and cover letter writing
- interview skills
- networking and career exploration
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COVID19 -- Office closed until further notice • support available by phone, email or online * visit COVID-19 Updates
Community centre
Community centre
- newcomer services
- children and youth programs
- training and certification
- student examination supervision
- meeting room rentals
- also locations in Brampton and Mississauga
- after school programs
- tutoring
- summer learning camps
- March and winter break camps
- Home Alone safety course
- outreach and settlement services
- Information and referral
- learning programs such as General Education Development Program (GED), computer training, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- empowerment programs such as financial literacy, employment coaching, business set-up assistance
- newcomer repository - The Newcomer (www.thenewcomer.ca)
- career advise and counselling
- leadership engagement
- pre-employment skills training
- employment support
- homework/tutoring assistance
- programs for newcomer youth
- High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Home Alone safety course
- Babysitting course
- leadership engagement
- financial literacy
- Youth Magazine publication - The Youth Mind (Home - Youth Mind (theyouthmind.ca)
- computer training and pad computing
- combating food insecurity through food boxes
- income tax preparation
- promoting Black excellence and women publications - Black Voice, Home - Youth Mind (womenquest.ca)
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Ontario Employment Services, Brampton - 50 Sunnyvale Gate
1-866-592-6278 General Inquiry : 905-453-7896
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including Persons on Social Assistance and Youth
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including Persons on Social Assistance and Youth
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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COVID19 Update:
This is a satellite location for Employment Ontario programming:
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Connections for Success -- for newcomer youth
- As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.
This is a satellite location for Employment Ontario programming:
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment and information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Connections for Success -- for newcomer youth
- career exploration, information and referral, workshops on financial planning, volunteer opportunities
- mentorship available
- special workshops for girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
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Settlement services for newcomers and international students including workshops for the immigrant community
Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services
- internships
- summer jobs
- job skills workshops including resumes and interviewing skills
- builds awareness of available resources
- social well-being and mental health support
- outreach and cultural activities
- indoor stage events
- outdoor activities: performances, entertainment, speakers, music, food,
- social celebrations
- adult and youth volunteer opportunities
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