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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
- information and referral to other employment and community services
- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- 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
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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COVID19 - Services provided in person, online, and by phone
Comprehensive employment and job search services
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
- 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 training
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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Provide financial investment to entrepreneurs
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Advisory and resource centre for growing innovation and technology companies * assess business ideas, assist with business model development and market plan * access to MaRS Marketing intelligence * Canada Start-up Visa program to assist immigrant startups * access to volunteer mentors, Expert Network and Knowledge Centre
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Comprehensive employment and job search services - all services available and accessible virtually
- 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
- 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 training
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Provides the following
- advisory services
- workshops
- skills, knowledge and tools for people to start and grow their own business
- over 200 workshops a year
- business grant programs
- conduct over 1100 business advisory sessions
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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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Assists Ontario businesses * provincial programs and services job creation and economic growth * strategic planning and business plan assistance * domestic and international market development, research and innovation * links to other government and non-government resources
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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
- 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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Small and medium business development * helps entrepreneurs and small business with start-up, financial and consulting services * focus on technology and export sectors
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Comprehensive employment and job search services - all services available and accessible virtually
Services for Employers
- 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
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Services for employers
- 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
- summer job opportunities and part-time job placements during the year
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
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
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
Better Jobs Ontario -- 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
- Roseneath -- 9059 County Road 45, Roseneath, Ontario K0K 2X0 (Alnwick Civic Centre). Hours of Operation: Wednesday 1pm to 4 pm
- Colborne -- 6 King Street, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 (Cramahe Public Library). Hours of Operation: Thursday 1 pm-4 pm.
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Library services include
Meeting Rooms available
- print and digital collections
- children's services, adult and children's reference
- curbside pick up
- inter-library loan
- visiting library service
- personal computers for public use
- reading clubs, children's storytime and Babytalk
- internet training
- 3D printer
- income tax clinic
- financial resources
- housing
- food security
- counselling
- children's services referrals
- assistance to replace government issued ID
Meeting Rooms available
- auditorium, capacity 100
- boardroom capacity 12
- extensive collection to help those planning to start a small business
- tax and legal requirements
- marketing and demographic information about the Region
- internet access, workstations with Office Suite and wireless internet
- catalogue, reference and home-work related books and electronic archives
- check records, place books on hold and renew items
- borrow ebooks, download music
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COVID-19 Response
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Office open with limited capacity
- clients can apply for critical services online
- personal service support for EI and pension applications are available through e-service online and on mobile phones
One-stop service delivery for a wide range of federal programs and services
- Labour market information
- Information and referral on Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Numbers, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Veterans benefits, passports (see separate entries for program details), Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Canada Education Savings Grant and others
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Providing information, support, and development services to new and existing small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Free consultations, business and marketing plans, information resources, professional referrals, guidance on licenses and permits, small micro grants (as available)
- Business Name Registration
- Educational seminars and workshops, networking opportunities
- Business Success Program (coaching), youth entrepreneurship programs (Summer Company, Starter Company)
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
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
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
Better Jobs Ontario -- 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
- Roseneath -- 9059 County Road 45, Roseneath, Ontario K0K 2X0 (Alnwick Civic Centre). Hours of Operation: Wednesday 1pm to 4 pm
- Colborne -- 6 King Street, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 (Cramahe Public Library). Hours of Operation: Thursday 1 pm-4 pm.
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COVID19 Staff can be reached by phone email
Venture13 brings together early-stage entrepreneurs with innovation partners to connect, empower and accelerate new ventures. It is a place and a pathway for business growth synchronized with economic development and diversification.
Venture13 brings together early-stage entrepreneurs with innovation partners to connect, empower and accelerate new ventures. It is a place and a pathway for business growth synchronized with economic development and diversification.
- Offers co-working space for registered start-up companies
- professionals offer mentorship, guidance and one-on-one support
- Meeting and conference space for use by the general public
- Facilities include: the V13 VentureZone, MakerLab and Innovation Commons
- A partnership between Town of Cobourg, Community Futures Development Corporation, and Cobourg Police Services
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Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation
1-866-670-1191 Office: 905-372-8315
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Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation is an independent business development corporation dedicated to providing financing and strategy for entrepreneurs.
- Member of the CVCA (Canada's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association), governed by a volunteer board of directors, and staffed with business professionals delivering an array of entrepreneurial development and finance programs.
- Offering the following services:
- Community Economic Development
- Business Counselling
- The Northumberland CFDC Investment Fund providing loans of up to $250,000 to new and small businesses in Northumberland County
- thriveFORWARD innovation funding for Start-ups ($25K) and SMEs ($100K) in southern Ontario
- $15K DELIA microloans for women-owned businesses across Canada
- StrikeUP Canada digital conference for women entrepreneurs
- V13 Policetech Accelerator joint initiative with the Cobourg Police Service
- The Collaborative Economic Development Projects (CEDP) contributing to the successful development of business/job opportunities and prosperous communities that demonstrate benefits to multiple communities and promote broad-based collaborative economic development leading to a competitive and diversified economy
- Please refer to the company website for full program descriptions.
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COVID19 Update:
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers
- As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.
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
- 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
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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 Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workersBetter 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 Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workersBetter 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
- 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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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- 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
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
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- 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
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Ontario Employment Services, Scarborough Milner Business Court Centre
Office: 416-609-9622Visit Website
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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
- 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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Groupe artisanal féminin francophone de l'Ontario
Office: 416-828-7204Crisis: 416-828-7204
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Capacity building and pre-employment program
- sewing, knitting, pottery training
- craft workshops
- cultural adjustment
- partnership with other francophone organizations, anglophone universities and schools
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COVID-19 Update: in-person and walk-in service has resumed; virtual services are still available
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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 * 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
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
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